Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears tattered old clothes. His brass crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. 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 Interpreter. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (60 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gifted student she started as a Cartwright, but she got bored and became a Carter. She's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carter responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Soveliss speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During his travels, Soveliss and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Soveliss discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Soveliss fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Brewer. Her blonde hair is cut short. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vadania was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Brewer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against goblins

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. His red hair is singed and shortened. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jacinth (3000 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Jade (160 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amber (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her hair is short and blonde. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Bookbinder, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and balancing her hectic life and new blacksmith responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 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 (30 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.