Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ortegar hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Ortegar began to lead the lost caravan. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Coral (130 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Adventurer uniform. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Thomas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her hair is silver and curly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born in a small island village. A gifted student she started as a Beggar, but she got bored and became a Bellfounder. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with black slacks. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Phann 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. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his rusty crest down. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ildrex isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dragonborn unity. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Jade (60 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Rose (30 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His lavender fur is knotted and matted. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Blue quartz (7 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Rose was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Rose (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.