Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He has dyed his greying silver hair a little too much giving a sharp silver color. He wears a mask on his face.

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 will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Mayor. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Mayor; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. After coming to the age of reason, Nalaed took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. Her blue crest is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 100. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has never given up on her dancing dream.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black crest. She wears just a black suit. She has a hunchback. Her black crest is smooth and relatively long. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Gilkass and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Amber (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp).

Description: This man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on his right hand. His fur is cut close to his head. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He has all his life been fascinated with painting.

History: Art was born with his mother's beautiful face. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is typically in her Spice Merchant uniform, and is pretty ugly. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: She got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She tends to her Spice Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He very much looks the part of a Baker. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Altho embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Baker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Baker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Altho and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Military. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 19000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.