Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. The war was a terrible time for him, and Borun does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 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 (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 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 (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 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 (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is typically in his Painter uniform. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Crown-heir, but he got bored and became a Painter. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Wella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Wella hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Sardonyx (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moonstone (40 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. He wears his silver hair up. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Paelias was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears just a red suit. With wild auburn hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Barrister.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (15 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Amber (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His red hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Gimurt hails from a village terrorized by drow. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 300 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes, and is pretty ugly. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is a Miner first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miner and was forced into it by his family; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp.