Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform 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: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Coral (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Coral (70 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amber (70 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: Mastema speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was a Carter, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Maiathah fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 900 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears her silver hair down. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a Shepherd, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and is pretty ugly. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1200 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'5" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

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

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.