Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Portia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 11000 gp. Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black opal (1300 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. He has moderate length silver hair. His eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He worked as a nervous Doctor and found it very stressful. He tends to his Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Hematite (8 gp). Amber (120 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jet (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). White opal (900 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His blonde hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with singing. He constantly tries to fill his life with singing. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Ralf lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He has wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nazdûg studied abroad. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His lavender fur is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Right-Handed was born with his mother's beautiful face. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 11000 gp. White pearl (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a simple red robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Borun was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has achieved small success as a Banker.

Motivation: To be a Butcher again.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 6000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Citrine (70 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he tends to wear a grey poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His long red hair reaches down to his waist. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new bounty hunter responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1800 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).