Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Revenge; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jade (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (50 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.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'3" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His first spouse was a Priest, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature hammer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Iados was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Amber (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Sard (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her hair is short and silver. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. She became a Bricklayer soon after.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Terse, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This man wears bulky brown painted plate armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp).