Description: An older woman who tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has amber eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ermina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Nature, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amber (130 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Iolite (30 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Jak is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Coral (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bow, just in case, he is not a threatening figure. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Some 10 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Simon never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. His hair is auburn and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has a hunchback. He has a very tight haircut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Cook who has hired him part-time. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Wiggens grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Gnome Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears blue painted combat armor at almost all times. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Citrine (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Amber (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.