Description: An older woman who wears skinny pants and wears a grey and blue robe with the hood down, she is not a threatening figure. She has moderate length brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She comes from a rich western family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Jade (140 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Meriele was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 gp. Jade (80 gp). White opal (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Coral (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Jade (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 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 (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed quarterstaff, just in case. His beige fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. 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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: This man is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His rusty crest is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. After a long history of fighting, Adrex and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His white crest is knotted and matted. His eyes are gold and catlike.

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. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Banker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a lance on his belt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Through the years after Elaim was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Elaim's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Elaim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.