Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. His purple hair is thinning but still full. He has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born in a small desert village. His first spouse was a Knight, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a very tight haircut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Orla embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She is a great chef.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She wears grey trousers with violet and brown striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, marred by teas. Her hair is chestnut and curly. This amber eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a great chef.

History: Gerald was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp).

Description: A 2'11" northern man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. Burto enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1800 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a colorful flower in his brown hair. This brown eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Chad embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He works hard and plays hard.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Through the years after Chad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Chad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp).