Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Veloptima liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Poor, Nature, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is short and auburn. His eyes are amber.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp).

Description: This woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She has dyed her greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: This woman loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 20000 cp. Zircon (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jet (50 gp).