Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She wears just a red suit. Her red hair is cut short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Jet (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 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.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His ears are large.

Personality: Therai is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the south to a Sage, Therai learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). He has worked as a Sage like his father before him.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Jet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'3" when asserting herself. Her head has been shaved. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Moss agate (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a grey armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sword. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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 in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. Barendd liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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.

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He worked as a nervous Adventurer and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Adventurer for hire.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and balancing his hectic life and new adventurer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Rose (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Amber (130 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears yellow trousers with grey and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (400 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.