Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sage arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. 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. Joser fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears dull grey sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed nunchaku, just in case. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her nunchaku, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Adventurer responsibilities is difficult; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 500 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Jade (90 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Coral (90 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has dyed her greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. She has copper eyes and a pastel hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. Emerald enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Emerald was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 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 (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. She carries with her a set of rapiers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her top blue hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Virra isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. Virra enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Virra was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Virra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).