Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His silver eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker black hat.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the south. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp).

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. She is baby faced.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. During her travels, Tatyan and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Tatyan discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Tatyan fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available he will default to his nunchaku. His black hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Traki was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Sard (50 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is blue and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born in a small island village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 pp. Jet (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). White opal (500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She very much looks the part of a Guard. With bright white hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student she started as a Interpreter, but she got bored and became a Guard. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Guard for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Jet (110 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue-white diamond (8000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Calcitro isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Calcitro is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Born in the east to a Bather, Calcitro learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He struck the Bather job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 5000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.