Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 13000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She has black eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Through the years after Makaria was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Makaria's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears professional attire. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Armorer mother left her crippled. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: Standing 6'0", this man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 600 pp. Black pearl (1200 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She very much looks the part of a Animal Trainer. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Navigator, but she got bored and became a Animal Trainer. She has worked as a Animal Trainer like her father before her.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jade (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jet (100 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His black crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: Shamash lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To protect his home.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 13000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.