Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her youth she was a Guard, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Impulsive. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1000 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1100 pp. Azurite (5 gp). White opal (400 gp). Amber (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jade (60 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull green iron scale mail. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: Standing 6'6", this man wears dull pastel sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed axe, just in case. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 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 (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy chestnut stubble. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. She has a hunchback. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Merla embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. In her 17th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her crest, while still mostly copper, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Pogranix has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amber (150 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Rose (40 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear black tank tops with brown pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His crest is cut close to his head. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Shamash will drive conversation. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Shamash was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Blue-white diamond (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.