Description: An older man who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, he is not a threatening figure. His tied-back hair is white. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with white slacks. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her red hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Coral (40 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Jet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'6" and wears grey painted combat armor at almost all times. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and golden. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a tan feather.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.