Description: He wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. He carries with him a set of swords on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Valafar was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Assassin. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cartwright. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. 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. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Amber (70 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rose (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Coral (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jade (70 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Coral (70 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a green vest and prefers blue and grey shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. 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. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

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

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 13000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp).

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep black.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Naamah abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). White opal (900 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a black suit, green shirt, and violet tie. His blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his black eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his white hair up. His gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold and ruby ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.