Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has wavy golden hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Valida is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Valida has worked very hard to control her curse. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'2" and wears tattered old clothes. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 27000 gp. Golden pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White opal (400 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jade (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jade (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amber (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Amber (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Coral (90 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Amber (90 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Damakos was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Violet garnet (1100 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 silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Passionate, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears professional attire. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. He has silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Terse, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp).

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'2". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Blacksmith, and her gloved hand is found clutching a sword. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amber (150 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.