Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His fur is cut close to his head. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson pastel hat.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Pelt was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He took after his mother in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his mother taught him to defend himself. When his mother died while fighting brigands, the young Pelt began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small violet clips. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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-Elf in existence. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She is a Jackalwere in disguise. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Justice, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 9000 gp. Canary diamond (2000 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jade (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While she appears to be a normal Dwarf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Amber (140 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. She wears her auburn hair down. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Pearl was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Bonds: Poor, Job, In love, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 23000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears pastel trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He wears a colorful flower in his scarlet crest. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.