Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has moderate length white hair. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'3". He wears just a pastel suit. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. The war was a terrible time for him, and Emerald does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Emerald grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His black hair is lengthy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kilvar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. In his 16th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Kilvar alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'6" and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her golden hair is lengthy. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Sariel alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 pp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has brown hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Alain is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 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 is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She got into the Junk Dealer business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Jeweler again; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sard (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Zircon (50 gp). White pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.