Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is physically well-built. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in the west to a Barber, Ortegar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He tends to his Barber job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Slave. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has a very tight haircut. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to protect her home

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His hair is short and silver. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a tan coat. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tattered old clothes. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was born in the north. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears baggy violet pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2200 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is dressed in an above average manner. He has wavy black hair. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.