Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and yellow handkerchief worn on her right side. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Through the years after Barbena was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Barbena's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: She is content; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 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 (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 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 (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp).

Description: She stands about 4'11" and is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her gray fur is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black pearl (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Red spinel (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: This man wears a black small hat and black clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his right hand. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He bought a longsword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Server

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the island to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the island due to the painful memories there. Volen took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up crossbow and armor she uses now. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 18000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 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 (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His long golden hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Through the years after Gilthur was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Gilthur's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White opal (900 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. He carries a battered bow and tarnished glaive as well. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thorpe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Thorpe and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Emerald (1600 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Rose (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.