Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small island village. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Coral (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Jet (60 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born in the west. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miller and was forced into it by his family; and balancing his hectic life and new miller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jacinth (2000 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 2'10", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has wavy black hair. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Ghaliver is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

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 took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He's also a talented Bather, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to be a bather again

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Amber (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a hunchback. His black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Calcitro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 13000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Amber (150 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Sard (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. He has orange fur. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 pp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a very tight haircut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Greedy, Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 pp. Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild black hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Anne was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.