Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. She has slicked back red hair. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered grey hat.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Matilda does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born in the south to a Barkeep, Matilda learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Through the years after Matilda was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Matilda's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She's also a talented Servant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and balancing her hectic life and new barkeep responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Sard (20 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: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears professional attire. Her tied-back hair is red. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are hazel.

Personality: She hates Humans with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her brown leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has moderate length silver hair. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (1200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Jade (120 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Jet (120 gp). Amber (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. 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 fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. In his youth he was a Tailor, and wanted to be a champion fighter when he grew up. He was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives he lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. He saw the brutality and swore off his fighting aspirations, taking his younger sister on his back after seeing his parents die, and fled the country. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Emerald (1400 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'2". She prefers to wear flannel. Her golden hair is singed and shortened. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eran embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Jet (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Jade (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amber (70 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She keeps her copper crest in a pixie cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp).

Description: This western man wears dark leathers with embroidery. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Joser's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Joser never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, In love, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 9000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.