Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Logical. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. He wears a colorful flower in his green crest. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Painter. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has worked as a Painter like his mother before him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His moppish brown hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is an amazing painter.

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. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. His black crest is thinning but still full. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing painting.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her auburn hair is wavy and long. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. A friendly and beautiful Dwarf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. At some point she was captured by orcs and was tortured. After several years of this she finally managed to escape. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Balifra fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears a brown shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age his father died while driving off some gnolls. His mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in greatsword use. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp.