Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with green slacks. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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: Bryseis lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. After a long history of fighting, Bryseis and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 pp.

Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with green slacks. He carries a battered falchion and tarnished club as well. His black hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is a Soapmaker first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Soapmaker.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: Beiro speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. 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 Dilettante. He became a Dilettante soon after.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Amber (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White opal (600 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp).

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dean studied abroad. Dean was born on a far western mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Sage. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Nedda will drive conversation. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Nedda was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nedda was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amber (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her auburn hair is thinning but still full. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Nora was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large white jacket. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has wavy chestnut hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Half-Orc in existence. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Shautha lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 12000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).