Description: He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bastard sword, but if one is not available he will default to his hammer. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Baern embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 700 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and balancing his hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and usually wears her green robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. Her long purple hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. A true patriot, Anakis would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born into a rich family. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Anakis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 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 (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Brewer; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Râsh was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Expand his business; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Coral (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Impeccable. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Amber (50 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Amber (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To be a Merchant again; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.