Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, grey cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. He has hazel eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gimurt grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1200 pp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jet (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is golden and very short. He has green eyes and a brown hat with a red feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Orsik embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 pp. Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His white hair is long and unkept. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Laborer, but he was a colossal failure. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1100 pp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a black broad hat and black clothes and is in decent physical shape. Her black hair is knotted and matted. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She struck the Cartwright job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Job, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1200 pp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She carries with her a set of pickaxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top red hat.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Kithri's homeland. Kithri decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a violet poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. 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: Aline lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Amber (130 gp). Eye agate (11 gp).