Description: This woman stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her silver hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small red hat.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her father struggled to pay the bills. A freak accident while working with her Crown-heir father left her crippled. 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 she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 cp. Banded agate (7 gp).

Description: This eastern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She got into the Cartwright business at a young age. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 110 gp. Malachite (11 gp).

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing red cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jo isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. 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: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Orc companion (her 'brother'). 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 has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Silver pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Holy water.