Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His red hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bhevek embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Architect business at a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned male prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His black hair is thinning but still full. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a Servant, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was taken from his home at a very young age. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Carter and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering her clean studded leather. She keeps her blonde hair in a flapper bob. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has worked as a Beggar like her mother before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and is pretty ugly. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Jeweler born in the past three hundred years. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (10 gp). Rose (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Jeweler arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to pay off her debts

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'11". He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has dyed his greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. His half smiles and white eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jet (80 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is brown and curly. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp).