Description: He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a sai on his belt. He is physically well-built. He keeps his long brown fur kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1400 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his brown robe. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ar-Pratu hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 80 pp. Carnelian (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and grey handkerchief worn on her left side. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has taken up work as a Spice Merchant and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Fearful, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.