Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He has no hair. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born in the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a hunchback. Her chestnut hair is still thick. She has gray eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Helen was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. After a long history of fighting, Torbera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small violet clips. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's in love

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears just a green suit. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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: Astaro was born the youngest of three triplets. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She carries a battered bow and tarnished trident as well. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length gold crest. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Crown-heir but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Zykroff and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Radomir grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 north. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).