Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She wears a robe, a symbol of death around her neck, and a quarterstaff on her belt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has shaved her head bald. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: The child of a Animal Trainer, who enjoyed hunting, Wella was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Wella fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'1" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the west. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp).

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Gurdis's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Gurdis hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by gnolls. Gurdis was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and many gnolls want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky grey painted plate armor. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. A freak accident while working with his Gardener mother left him crippled. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 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.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Jet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Jet (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a violet collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 pp. Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears bulky pastel painted plate armor. His gray fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small pastel hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Right-Handed was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.