Description: 6'3" and muscular, this western man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black crest. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

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 has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (1400 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His hair is blonde and very short. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Joser enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Joser was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has no hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rurik fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Occupation: Cartwright

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

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has achieved small success as a Bellfounder.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 pp. Red garnet (60 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jet (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Coral (60 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 800 pp. Red garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her black hair is cut short. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Ovina was born with her mother's beautiful face. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ovina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His hair is always cut to a buzz. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Emotional. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).