Description: An older man who wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, he is not a threatening figure. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Harbek will drive conversation. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harbek studied abroad. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a worn and beaten armor. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Chenna was born the youngest of three triplets. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her mother's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered orcs who tried to eat her hand. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sailor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Ruler, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To unite with her brother; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rose (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rose (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Amber (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'2" and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has no hair. His white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her white hair is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Ovak hails from a village terrorized by orcs. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's in love; and a deep hatred of orcs

Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Jade (120 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Emerald (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses like a well dressed Knight does. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Quelenna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his brown robe and has his hammer always slung over his shoulder. His yellow fur is thinning but still full. His ears are large.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: The child of a Fisher, who enjoyed hunting, Shifting was taken on many hunting expeditions. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 12000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. Heward was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Mercenary. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). White pearl (110 gp).