Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. His dark red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are white and beady.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 16000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears professional attire, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bow. His blonde hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has a tattooed face.

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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born in a small desert village. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jet (40 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears an entirely green suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her blue hair is smooth and relatively long. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Rieta grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She very much looks the part of a Marshal, and carries shortspears. Her head has been shaved. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 Marshal in town.

History: Born in the west to a Marshal, Nissa learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nissa 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 is content

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Alex was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 pp. Pink pearl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Jade (160 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Coral (160 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has no hair. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 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). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).