Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Ida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A gifted student she started as a Assassin, but she got bored and became a Spice Merchant. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and expand her business

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His silver hair is still thick. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Amethyst (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jet (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan shirt, with a yellow mid length shorts with yellow tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He has wavy golden hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Carnelian (30 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: 3'2" and muscular, this western woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull black iron scale mail. She has moderate length white hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Coral (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light pastel in addition to tight pants and is in decent physical shape. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red fur. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tree will drive conversation. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Tree hails from a village terrorized by goblins. In his 15th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother 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. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tree fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 pp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Clear bright green emerald (3000 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a yellow cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. Her hair is chestnut and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge and is in decent physical shape. She has styled her red hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Fletcher. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

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

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 10000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).