Description: A moderately attractive man, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He keeps his long yellow fur kept up in a rat tail. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Edge alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She carries with her a set of daggers on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. 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 routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Smoky quartz (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Amethyst (90 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a white coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head, and is pretty ugly. Her white hair is cut short. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ploughman responsibilities is difficult; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (10 gp). Sard (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'5". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. She has auburn hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Elama lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Barrister, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and many orcs want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his left hand. He has no crest. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Baker arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 19000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is well dressed, constantly wearing a pastel suit, white shirt, and black tie, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His orange fur, when down, is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 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. 1 Minor magic item.