Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His scarlet crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: Kerkad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His hair is brown and curly. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. The war was a terrible time for him, and Norman does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Norman was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Jade (120 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has brown eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pennie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Server. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Coral (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his silver hair down. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bhevek embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. Bhevek liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a bookbinder again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a white armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 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 (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Enna never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is typically in his Ploughman uniform. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Ploughman. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (13 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.