Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are likewise white.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Semyaza grew up listening to her father's many stories. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Semyaza never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Bookbinder arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Coral (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Morkral was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 10000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a grey Stetson hat and grey clothes. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gurdis was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Gurdis never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 7000 gp. Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Coral (60 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of longbows, each one with a jet on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length rusty crest. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed black hat.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'3". She wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rose (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She worked as a nervous Fortune-teller and found it very stressful. She tends to her Fortune-teller job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Jade (50 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp).