Description: This light-skinned female wears a blue small hat and blue clothes. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

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. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Barber. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 pp. Azurite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Jet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a green shirt with thin yellow vertical stripes and red pants. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her right hand. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Farideh's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. 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 has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: She wears a simple grey robe with white stripes complete with hood, and she perpetually has her greatsword ready. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: Hugolina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Hugolina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Guard, but she was a colossal failure. She struck the Shipwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 3'2" northern woman, she wears a white shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. With wild brown hair. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 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 (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Whurdred lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Whurdred never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

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

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries shortbows. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 9000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rose (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.