Description: This malnourished man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He wears his white hair up. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Raer's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. 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: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her silver crest has been sun bleached extensively. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Dilettante but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Through the years after Quespa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Quespa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His auburn hair is cut short. 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. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing music.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Seamstress.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to protect his home

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a worn and beaten armor, marred by beers. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Malachite (16 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Coral (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. His ears are large.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Miles enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Healer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His childhood dream was to be a Unemployed, but he was a colossal failure. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing yellow cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad yellow hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Ralf hails from a village terrorized by giants. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and human compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 9000 gp. Brown diamond (4000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Canary diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.