Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Fighter school at a young age so that she could practice her arcane talents. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 60 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. His white fur is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 gp. Coral (60 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Guard does. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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 adventurer again

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he very much looks the part of a Blacksmith. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: To be a Bowyer again; and he wants revenge against drow

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. His white fur is braided into rings. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born at the edge of vast forest. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 130 gp.