Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has white hair. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Ielenia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical, Racist. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Riardon wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... The war was a terrible time for him, and Riardon does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man likes to wear brown tank tops with tan pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Drogo 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. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Drogo lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the east were limited. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and doesn't want to be a assassin and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Cecily hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His long gray fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has a dull look in his copper eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Harvest will drive conversation. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. Harvest liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a fancy brown dress. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amber (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and dragonborn compassion

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).