Description: He is a husky man, who wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and dwarven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 18000 gp. Zircon (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rose (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull white iron scale mail. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Bernard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red garnet (70 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He wears a white cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her purple hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are black and catlike.

Personality: She hates Tieflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. Bloodstone (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Jet (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears an entirely grey suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. Traubon is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. With bright brown hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Lorilla was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's in love; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Sard (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.