Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a very tight haircut. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Ahvain was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 9000 gp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rose (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Jet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amber (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. With wild golden hair. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Ulla was born the youngest of three triplets. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. She has gold crest. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Knight hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Grai and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dara embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. After coming to the age of reason, Dara took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Amber (120 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jet (120 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Jasper (20 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: A stocky darker skinned woman, she likes to wear violet tank tops with brown skirt. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Ilanis lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 9000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jet (50 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Layabout. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Coral (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Banded agate (10 gp).