Description: He dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with black slacks. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Gildmak will drive conversation. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Gildmak lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears long strands of amber and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her brown hair is well kept. Her fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Hunter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. After a long history of fighting, Kathra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and a strong sense of loyalty to tiefling people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1800 pp. Tourmaline (120 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His crest is scarlet and curly. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Carpenter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His childhood dream was to be a Beggar, but he was a colossal failure. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 16000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Through the years after Thorin was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thorin's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 11000 gp. Alexandrite (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Jade (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has no hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mary grew up listening to her father's many stories. Mary abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her black hair is still thick. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Eleanor took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp).