Description: A middle-aged man, he is wearing a long, black cloak, and is pretty ugly. He keeps his long bronze crest kept up in a rat tail. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rose (20 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. Her first spouse was a Dyer, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Ruler.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Blue quartz (6 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pearl isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Pearl was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Job, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is black and very short. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the south to a Body Guard, Simon learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Through the years after Simon was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Simon's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Simon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and expand his business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp).

Description: She wears baggy violet pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Sage who has hired her part-time. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Gifted from a young age, Heather studied abroad. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Heather alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Heather was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Coral (90 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Jet (90 gp).

Description: She wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Giselle was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job, Military. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 15000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.