Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Merla embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Banded agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern man has a bulbous nose and wears a tan vest and prefers green and yellow shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Weaver who has hired him part-time. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He is physically well-built. His silver hair is cut short. His brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 15000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (160 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sard (20 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears a black collared shirt and brown pants. He accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Norûk is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born into a rich family. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 7000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His crest is rusty and curly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Bharash is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Bharash was born with his father's beautiful face. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying north to reunite his family. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). White opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amber (160 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.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He wears his black hair up in a very large beehive style do. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Rurik and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Blue diamond (8000 gp).