Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a robe, a symbol of luck around his neck, and a glaive on his belt. His long blue crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Jet (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rose (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a fancy white suit. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His divine abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a black coat. Her tied-back hair is golden. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Ekk and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, violet shirt, and green tie, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hobart isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hobart grew up listening to his father's many stories. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Hobart took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 pp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Jasper (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Guardian, Religious. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1600 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her blue crest is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Havilar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has taken up work as a Sage and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.