Description: This woman stands a little under 3'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balifra grew up listening to her father's many stories. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1100 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Jade (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a Merchant first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and to pay off her debts

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue quartz (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Fire opal (1500 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He found a children's book about a Dwarf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 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.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with grey colored cloaks and clothing. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. 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.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Silver ewer (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Darrak's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the east were limited. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Peridot (60 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Azurite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He carries a battered lance and tarnished hammer as well. His blonde hair is still thick. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Warryn was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Knight and was forced into it by his family; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.