Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears yellow trousers with pastel and yellow striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears a colorful flower in her white hair. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Jet (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Jet (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her fur is yellow and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Aura was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Herbalist.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Sard (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has wavy red hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Rolf 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 terrified, and will act out of fear; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her black hair is still thick. 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 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 thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in a small island village. Eloise liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her crest is short and red. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nala fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Nala and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Sensitive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1000 gp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp).

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jade (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Sard (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.