Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. 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: Soveliss lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, 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 north 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 east. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. Her blonde hair is long and unkept. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balifra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Barfa studied abroad. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Barfa was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His golden hair is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Adran grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and many giants want him driven away

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 pp. Hematite (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. He is physically well-built. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Tûhorn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1200 pp. Fire opal (900 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp).

Description: He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is physically well-built. He wears his blonde hair up. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). White opal (900 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.