Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a black coat over a white low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon his head. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His black hair is lengthy. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Tûmhom hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 pp. Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow armored body suit, with a simple tan line shooting up and back down. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Quarion alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1100 pp. Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Engong grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Amber (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jade (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'1". He wears a black shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and grey pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 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.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a worn and beaten armor. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bellfounder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bellfounder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Religious, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'2" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is cut short. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Merchant; and he's in love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.