Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Iados hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 13th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Iados alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Iados never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of goblins

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She likes to wear tan tank tops with black skirt. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her top tan hat.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Coral (140 gp). White opal (700 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Coral (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. He carries a battered warhammer and tarnished shortbow as well. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gerbo fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She has wavy blonde hair. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 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.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his hand crossbow with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his red hair up. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thorpe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bather for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her head has been shaved. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Emmeline was born on a far western desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Mercenary. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'8" eastern woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with green lining and desert motifs. Her rusty crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 pp. Peridot (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Amethyst (50 gp).