Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her lavender fur is knotted and matted. Her eyes are likewise yellow.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. Elegant is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Engraver.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His black hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Blacksmith. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. Red spinel (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born in the north to a Weaver, Purson learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Weaver job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal (1000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Jade (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Jade (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: Efferil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black opal (400 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his chestnut hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp).

Description: This man wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed halberd, just in case. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around his ears. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Senteq studied abroad. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 16000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he sports green clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and is pretty ugly. His hair is red and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His first spouse was a Mason, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1200 pp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.