Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Marastyr and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery, and she perpetually has her bow ready. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age her father died while driving off some gnolls. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in bow use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 22000 gp. Deep green spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'8" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. 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. Naal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Sard (40 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Rose (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Amber (70 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Citrine (40 gp).

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Caeldrim studied abroad. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 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: He stands about 6'5" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the south. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears his auburn hair down. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Cartwright business.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature flail.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His dark red hair is thinning but still full. His fierce black eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A freak accident while working with his Carter mother left him crippled. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jade (110 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.