Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Hunter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He became a Hunter soon after.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and black handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the south. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She keeps her scarlet crest in a pixie cut. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Arava and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 500 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a sword on her belt. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Through the years after Helgret was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Helgret's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Helgret fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His fur is cut close to his head. This yellow eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Bloodstone (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). Coral (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is lengthy. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Mayor born in the past three hundred years. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Mayor business at a young age. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). 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 she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.