Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His red hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ortegar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Ortegar lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is an epitome of beauty. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 5'1". He wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Gomory was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Jade (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Rose (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his scythe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 83. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature scythe.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Addict, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears skinny pants and wears a tan and yellow robe with the hood down, and she perpetually has her quarterstaff ready. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Buvvie studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jacinth (3000 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 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: She wears a fancy white dress. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. He keeps his long gold crest kept up in a rat tail. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mreksh was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He's in love; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item.