Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp).

Description: Standing 5'8", this woman wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright white hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Matilda was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a apothecary again

Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His beige fur is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant 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. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Great fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears professional attire. He has blonde hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Dworic was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 10000 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Junk Dealer father left her crippled. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. Her golden hair is cut short. She has amber eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Through the years after Giselle was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Giselle's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. 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 seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: She stands about 2'11" and wears a white costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Map Maker mother left her crippled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is greedy

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 500 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Rose (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.