Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His white hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. At a young age his mother died while driving off some illithids. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in mace use. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2900 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her top white hat.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Knight arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His silver hair is still thick. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1900 pp. Black pearl (600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). White opal (400 gp). Amber (90 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White opal (400 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. His blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a grey feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1000 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Jasper (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. His brass crest is long and unkept. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Miner arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she wears a brown shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, PTSD. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Reirak isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He is an amazing painter.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).