Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and tan handkerchief worn on her right side. She sports golden long hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Verna was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Amethyst (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His silver crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Hematite (12 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears dull black sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. Her blue crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Melissa embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 360 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Silk rope.