Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is long and unkept. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jade (40 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a black and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Interpreter, who enjoyed hunting, Hoshû was taken on many hunting expeditions. Through the years after Hoshû was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Hoshû's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 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 a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears long strands of jet and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her blonde hair is cut short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Miner arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is short and black. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Trym was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (60 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her tied-back hair is blonde. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Chenna was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Barrister. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Carpenter, her father struggled to pay the bills. In her 18th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Sarah alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Sarah was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Onyx (40 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. A friendly and beautiful Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).