Description: He stands about 5'5" and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is lavender and curly. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Emerald was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His first spouse was a Servant, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 9000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jade (80 gp).

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears suspenders and tan workpants. Her shirt is blue, and she wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'10", this woman wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ekk has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 13000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has white eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Barber. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp).