Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her brown hair is well kept. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Emeny embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. Emeny 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: Born to a Sage, her father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and doesn't want to be a server and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1500 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Coral (160 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her tan robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Tiaathque is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a tan shirt, with a brown mid length shorts with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Banded agate (4 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear red tank tops with yellow pants. He carries with him a set of glaives, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vlorn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. 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. After a long history of fighting, Vlorn and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Emerald is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered north to less war torn lands. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 600 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside his partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.