Description: She is wearing a long, tan, dusty cloak. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Veloptima liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Coral (50 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is golden and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears a fancy black suit. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was raised in a island tribe. Through the years after Braak was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Braak's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has worked as a Priest like his father before him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 21000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Dilettante arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: Retire the richest woman in the north; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1400 pp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Jet (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). White opal (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Black opal (500 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is renowned for his bright white suits and hats. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Ûshgol was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He is content; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Three was born with her father's beautiful face. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To protect her home; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Guardian, In love. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 pp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ekk grew up listening to her father's many stories. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.