Description: This late middle aged man wears a simple red robe with white stripes complete with hood and is in decent physical shape. He wears his blonde hair up. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nelkin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 4000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 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 (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts, marred by teas. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of a Mason, who enjoyed hunting, Lia was taken on many hunting expeditions. Lia liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. White opal (900 gp). Amethyst (40 gp).

Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a black shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her blue hair is still thick. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her childhood dream was to be a Roofer, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black pearl (800 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a greataxe, but if one is not available he will default to his warhammer. His blue crest is thinning but still full. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2500 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is dark red, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 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 (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with brown slacks. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is still thick. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.