Description: He stands about 4'4" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Coral (90 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Jade (90 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Moss agate (6 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: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her orange fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 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 (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Nora is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

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

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Blue-white diamond (2000 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Jade (150 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars, and is pretty ugly. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Coral (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Amber (140 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fargas embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a simple pastel robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her brown fur is knotted and matted. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Gifted from a young age, Cloud studied abroad. After coming to the age of reason, Cloud took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 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.