Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Mardred lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Bather, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 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.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has no hair. This green eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Borun embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 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 (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur is black and curly. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'3" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a green vest and prefers brown and black shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright pastel and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rose (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).