Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe. His head has been shaved. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Star ruby (1500 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Rose (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (70 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. She sports a flattop crest cut. She has gold eyes and a black hat with a red feather.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Uadjit's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a shortspear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His green eyes peer out from beneath his top brown hat.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. 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: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and doesn't want to be a junk dealer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 8000 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bowyer. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is a great chef.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She struck the Bowyer job and began her own company from there.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is typically in his Brewer uniform. His blue hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Oriax does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Brewer responsibilities is difficult; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1400 pp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Amber (90 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Coral (90 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Amber (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His red crest is knotted and matted. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arjhan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Stacee hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Stacee grew up listening to her father's many stories. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.