Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose violet pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He hates Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nutae studied abroad. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Shifting was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by his family; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She likes to wear blue tank tops with brown skirt, marred by sweets. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. His tied-back hair is white. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Thorin enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is content

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Peridot (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a Unemployed, his father struggled to pay the bills. Altho abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's in love; and he's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 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 (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 in the west to a Herbalist, Astaro learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft violet waves gently in the breeze. She has moderate length silver hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amber (120 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp).