Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her top green hat.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Shax was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Junk Dealer and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Miller. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Miller; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Engraver uniform, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Engraver work with an outfit from a few towns over. Engraver work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Laborer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, In love, Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. With bright golden hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 11000 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has done her best to style her black fur to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: Beast was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 15000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Jet (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his feathered yellow hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He got into the Dyer business at a young age. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He was granted druidic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.