Description: A middle-aged man, he wears white painted combat armor at almost all times, and is pretty ugly. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Norûk and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his painting with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and doesn't want to be a mortician and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 9000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Coral (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: He usually wears his yellow robe and has his mace always slung over his shoulder. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He is a Slave Trader first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a mace and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue.

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 is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tod fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Marshal born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.