Description: Standing 5'10", this woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. She has moderate length purple hair. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Pyra was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She married young, but lost her spouse to gnolls. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Pyra was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 gp. Zircon (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is white and curly. She is baby faced.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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. Kristryd fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on her right hand. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. He is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Borun isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born in a small forest village. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears skinny pants and wears a pastel and green robe with the hood down. His yellow fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 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 (80 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears violet robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a nunchaku, but if one is not available he will default to his sickle. His blonde hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His gold crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise red. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Miner they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bather, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.