Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She keeps her chestnut hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 16. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. A true patriot, Eida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 7000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has chestnut hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 1. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a pastel costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Her red fur is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shifting never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. White opal (1500 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She has wavy golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Carpenter and was forced into it by her family.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Family. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Amber (150 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears suspenders and black workpants. His shirt is brown, and he wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered dancing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a blue tunic with brown highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kipper was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 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 (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker blue hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (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.