Description: This woman wears dark leathers with embroidery, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

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 is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Vepar took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and doesn't want to be a dilettante and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She has the majority of her body covered in plate, marred by chocolates. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Disciplined, Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Sard (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Jade (100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has achieved small success as a Shepherd.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple white line shooting up and back down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson tan hat.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 10000 gp. Azurite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears baggy brown pantaloons and a white scarf. He has a very tight haircut. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the east to a Crown-heir, Peter learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Crown-heir like his mother before him.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp).

Description: An older woman who is dressed in an above average manner, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pearl embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a Ploughman, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Coral (150 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.