Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His hair is cut close to his head. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adelard grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

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

Possessions: 1900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple yellow robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair and beard is wavy and long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver ewer (60 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: He has a missing right arm. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His gray fur, when down, is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 500 pp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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 (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has dyed her greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Adrie lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, 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 long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 400 pp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.