Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her head has been shaved. She is baby faced.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Cora isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

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 believes the world needs to unite to get rid of illithids once and for all.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She became a Bookbinder soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 cp. Azurite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His red hair is long and unkept. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. 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: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a Scribe, her father struggled to pay the bills. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the south were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greatsword, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. His auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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 invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the north. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 30 gp.