Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fargas embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Fargas was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Rose will drive conversation. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Rose reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Addict, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman usually wears her pastel robe and has her morningstar always slung over her shoulder. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown fur is matted, messy, and big. Her copper eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Leaf was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bookbinder they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sailor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and is dressed in an above average manner. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Tawar lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Cartwright they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Sailor, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jasper (30 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver crest is matted, messy, and big. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Jet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. 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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moonstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Jade (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amethyst (100 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.