Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His fur is cut close to his head. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to protect his home

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich, Guardian, Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gifted from a young age, Thiala studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Thiala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bertram embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born into a rich family. He married young, but lost his spouse to drow. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Bertram was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 4000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his shortbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red spinel (40 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Sard (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Shane is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 7000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Sard (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jet (140 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is long and black with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small blue clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (5 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Amber (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. She has wavy brown hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Balifra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp).