Description: This southern man dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His clothes are grease stained in places. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a green cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Trym embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brown diamond (8000 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a yellow vest and prefers blue and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His blue crest is lengthy. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. A true patriot, Nykkan would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

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. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 pp. Red spinel (90 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'8". He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His crest is red and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born into a rich family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Impulsive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 17000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Purban speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Purban lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Purban never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: He is greedy; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Military, Family, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). White pearl (150 gp).