Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His scarlet crest is still thick. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Mehen is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 east. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Cook for hire.

Motivation: To protect his home; and doesn't want to be a cook and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Cook

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 11000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a black cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He is physically well-built. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (11000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gormogord isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Soapmaker for hire.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 pp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her dagger with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Map Maker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Falkrunn enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Falkrunn was born with her mother's beautiful face. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She became a Map Maker soon after.

Motivation: To be a Miner again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Jet (110 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Coral (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Locksmith mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 500 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).