Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born in the east. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. White pearl (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Brewer profession.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His blonde hair is still thick. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ratlûg has worked very hard to control his curse. He has worked as a Ruler like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp).

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is white and curly. He has green eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Silvo hails from a village terrorized by orcs. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He wears an entirely violet suit with tan socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has a hunchback. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has brown eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Ahvain was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 gp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Jet (80 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'7" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized blue coat. She sports white long hair. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and money/treasure

Ideals: Pacifist, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Mortician uniform. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her black fur is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Joker, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Obsidian (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Sard (30 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp).