Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Ahlyssa is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ahlyssa grew up listening to her father's many stories. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way east. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To be a Doctor again; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 10000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She has no hair. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. Faral is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Faral reached her early adolescence her Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Performer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Carter, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1300 pp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Jet (160 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Engraver for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He has black eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 12000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his whip, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has red hair. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 gp. Iolite (60 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Amber (120 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. His black crest is smooth and relatively long. His half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He got into the Adventurer business at a young age. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).