Description: This exceptionally lanky man prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is golden and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Howard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Greedy. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 2000 pp. Zircon (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). White opal (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and is pretty ugly. She wears her red hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Baggi is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baggi fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. 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 got into the Bowyer business at a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Moss agate (16 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jasper (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her silver hair is cut short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Abalaba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 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 (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady gold eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Akta was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (90 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 detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: He very much looks the part of a Sailor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his falchion, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His purple hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 11000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and her gloved hand is found clutching a mace. She has shaved her head bald. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vani grew up listening to her father's many stories. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she feels threatened by others

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.