Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his lance, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His eyes are green and beady.

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

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (100 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Onyx (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a blue vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his blue boots flare out at the collars. His hair is red and curly. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Dayereth was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Dayereth's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, black cloak. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her black eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Kasdeya is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

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

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: Standing 4'2", this man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She wears her silver hair up. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Fisher, but she got bored and became a Apothecary. After a long history of fighting, Torbera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 17000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 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 (20 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is still thick. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Gunnloda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Gunnloda was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy chestnut hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Riardon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.