Description: This slender man stands about 5'4". He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His hair is white and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Through the years after Forcas was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Forcas's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Forcas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His golden hair is still thick. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Manfred abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 5000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries a battered bow and tarnished rapier as well. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a rapier and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a long, red cloak. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Darrow was born with his father's beautiful face. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: Standing 4'11", this woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Eva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. His white eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Abad was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 west. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 400 pp. Azurite (9 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.