Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. Her bronze crest is thinning but still full. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, Nala learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bookbinder for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. A freak accident while working with his Ruler father left him crippled. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His auburn hair is cut short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kelter isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A true patriot, Kelter would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Kelter was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Kelter was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Fletcher. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Azurite (9 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). White opal (600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears suspenders and blue workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. His moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Nature, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. A friendly and beautiful Halfling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp).

Description: 6'9" and muscular, this eastern man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Healer father left him crippled. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Jet (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Hobart was born with his father's beautiful face. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Stableman job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 pp. Eye agate (7 gp). Onyx (20 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.