Description: This man wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ortegar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Through the years after Ortegar was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Ortegar's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Amethyst (40 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1000 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This woman wears a green costume with the symbols of magic on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her bronze crest is heavily combed to the left. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Korinn is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a brown costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Cynical, Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is dressed in a clean tan cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has shaved his head bald. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his tan robe. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He uses divination through singing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Rose (70 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman tends to wear a blue poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is short and white. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. In her 18th 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. She bought a sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1300 pp. Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Jet (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.