Description: An older man who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. His head has been shaved. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Glim was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Shepherd. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 8000 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her small blue hat.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Veloptima was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Malachite (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a red coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon his head. His chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hobart embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Hobart was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Meriele's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. After coming to the age of reason, Meriele took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Onyx (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. His red hair is thinning but still full. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He bought a shortbow and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a fancy grey dress. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her first spouse was a Locksmith, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. She wears her silver hair down. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Virra studied abroad. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.