Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, and her gloved hand is found clutching a shortspear. She sports golden long hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Halfling Wizard 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. 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 wants to meet her childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a Bather, her mother struggled to pay the bills. 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 Locksmith. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. With a patchy black beard and wild black hair. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 17th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and brown tie. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Deep green spinel (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor. He wears his dark red hair up. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Balam and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Selfish, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Crowbar.