Description: The dark-skinned man stands 4'2" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Nalral alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by drow. Nalral was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 pp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: He wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on his torso, and carries tridents. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Nicholas was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nicholas 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: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Star ruby (1200 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Jade (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. Laucian liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length white hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. 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: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Passionate, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Eye agate (15 gp). Jade (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears pastel painted combat armor at almost all times. Her fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).

Description: She wears professional attire, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'11" when asserting herself. Her hair is black and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born in the south. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She became a Marshal soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born in the south. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (120 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Jade (120 gp). Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.