Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her copper crest is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: Farideh hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Farideh was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 is wracked by social anxiety; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1300 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jet (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Howard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 30000 cp. Deep green spinel (150 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Malachite (8 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. She has moderate length copper crest. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Glassblower who has hired her part-time. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. Banded agate (16 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His hair is short and red. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A freak accident while working with his Armorer mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Ideals: Pacifist, Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).