Description: He stands about 2'11" and wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who very much looks the part of a Butcher, she is not a threatening figure. With bright brown hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eleanor embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Eleanor lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a white vest and prefers grey and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He sports a long red beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Revenge.

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His red hair is cut short. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Alexandre took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Ghâm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Lazy, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears just a grey suit. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Selfish, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Just what you see.