Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Quarethon was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to protect his home

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Guardian, Debt. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 4'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears dull grey sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed shield, just in case. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thoradin grew up listening to his father's many stories. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Glassblower. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He usually wears his black robe and has his greatsword always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy auburn hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Feng hails from a village terrorized by illithids. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp).

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Marbas hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Marbas was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He found a children's book about a Human 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. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Raymond never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Terse, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, In love. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 500 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'11" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Thomas has worked very hard to control his curse. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother.

Flaws: Insomniac, Racist, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 9000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 Sellsword. She has achieved small success as a Sellsword.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1700 pp. Citrine (80 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Coral (150 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.