Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 130 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This southern man usually wears his brown robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. 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 gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a courier again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: An older woman who typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Merla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses like a well dressed Hunter does. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nogu embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 sp.