Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her black hair down. Her fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. At a young age her father died while driving off some illithids. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in longsword use. She bought a longsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 7000 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries a battered hand crossbow and tarnished sai as well. He has wavy blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Poor, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 pp. Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jade (40 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a black collared shirt and tan pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are red.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Xappan was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Rock crystal (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Jet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

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 is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 7000 gp. Azurite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears baggy black pantaloons and a violet scarf. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: The child of a Armorer, who enjoyed hunting, Grigi was taken on many hunting expeditions. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1100 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he is wearing a long, blue cloak. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Enemies, Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She keeps her silver hair in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.