Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'11" and wears a red shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and green pants. His white hair is singed and shortened. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Burto isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). White opal (700 gp). Citrine (20 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 7000 gp. Hematite (13 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. 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: To settle down with his crush; and he is greedy

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a black armored body suit, with a simple pastel line shooting up and back down. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her crest is black and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. After a long history of fighting, Zykroff and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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 (10 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 (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'8" and wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1000 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fancy tan suit. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Rose (80 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He is physically well-built. He has wavy white hair. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Canary diamond (6000 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. 1 Minor magic item.