Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears dull white sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed morningstar, just in case. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She has wavy white hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Merla embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Merla 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: Merla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Through the years after Merla was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Merla's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is lavender and very short. His yellow eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Art was born with his father's beautiful face. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. After a long history of fighting, Art and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe, and is pretty ugly. His rusty crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Arjhan was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 3'6", this woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her halberd with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Ella was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 17000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). White opal (700 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jet (110 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1600 pp. Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.