Description: This late middle aged man wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars and is in decent physical shape. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hupe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Hupe hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Sard (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Amber (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'9" when asserting herself. Her hair is purple and curly. Her black eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker black hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tieflings in Lilith's homeland. Lilith decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and she perpetually has her pickaxe ready. She is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around her ears. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mary embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A freak accident while working with her Laborer father left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a tan coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Sailor and was forced into it by her family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp).

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His skin is also unnaturally pale. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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 father raised him in a mountain cabin. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 14000 gp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Clear bright green emerald (4000 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rose (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear white tank tops with tan pants. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is a Lycanthrope in disguise. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Sellsword. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1100 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp).