Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a red coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Ortegar has worked very hard to control his curse. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears a worn and beaten armor, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is silver and curly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She takes great joy in being the best Scribe in town.

History: Born in the north to a Scribe, Adrie learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Jet (40 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is long and unkept. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her small black hat.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Carlin abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is cut short. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Oriff was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Stableman. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Stableman responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has silver hair. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. The war was a terrible time for him, and Purban does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: The child of a Tanner, who enjoyed hunting, Purban was taken on many hunting expeditions. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).