Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her hair is silver and very short. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Blossom was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has worked as a Bricklayer like her mother before her.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 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 (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Barfa was born the youngest of three triplets. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amethyst (100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amber (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Jet (100 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Canary diamond (5000 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'3" and wears a white collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Baggi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Baggi and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bucklal embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Bucklal has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She wears a colorful flower in her white crest. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Pogranix's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born in a small forest village. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 500 pp. Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Jade (100 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her silver hair is matted, messy, and big. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Bookbinder, who enjoyed hunting, Hadwisa was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 700 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Impulsive, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 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 (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.