Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 4'7". She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and her gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. Her white hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Ekk was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: An older man who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is braided into rings. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Amnon grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tabaxi companion (his 'brother'). In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp).

Description: This western woman wears baggy white pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Born to a Banker, her father struggled to pay the bills. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black fur, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Three is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears long strands of ruby and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, In love, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a Interpreter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Carpenter, his father struggled to pay the bills. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Uraim has worked very hard to control his curse. He struck the Interpreter job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). White opal (400 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Rangrim lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.