Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears baggy red pantaloons and a grey scarf. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his warhammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his bronze crest down. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Maagog is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Mortician business.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in earthy colors with a red and brown handkerchief worn on her right side, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her golden hair is lengthy. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Portia was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Portia alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Bonds: In love, Guardian, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has dyed his greying yellow fur a little too much giving a sharp yellow color. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 9000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Griselda 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 wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a very tight haircut. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.