Description: She wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and grey pants. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Lia grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Elf Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lia fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 170 gp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. She has a dull look in her green eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Griselda was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel. Her hair is brown and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Loopmottin was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. She became a Armorer soon after.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 5000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'4" when asserting herself. She has styled her red fur well, parting it to the right. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with violet slacks. Her hair is short and white. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Nora 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 Dwarves in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 210 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).