Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her chestnut hair is well kept. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a yellow shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and red pants. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His first spouse was a Shoemaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He carries a battered sword and tarnished rapier as well. With a patchy red beard and wild red hair. His ears are large.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ernest was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. She sports silver long hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 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: This northern woman wears just a pastel suit. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black fur is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Pelt lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). White opal (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs, he is not a threatening figure. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Unemployed. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 18000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

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. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Avelina is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Avelina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 16000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Amethyst (100 gp).