Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has styled her green crest well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Cook business.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, yellow shirt, and green tie. His hair is short and blonde. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Half-Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Racist. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she usually wears her blue robe and has her trident always slung over her shoulder, and is pretty ugly. She wears her black hair up. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: Standing 5'5", this man wears an entirely violet suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Nim was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). After a long history of fighting, Nim and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and doesn't want to be a dilettante and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Hedonist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Bounty Hunter, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 150 gp.