Description: He wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. He carries a battered spear and tarnished whip as well. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Through the years after Abad was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Abad's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has worked as a Spice Merchant like his father before him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her hair is purple and very short. This silver eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. 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 Healer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her yellow fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has green eyes and a brown hat with a black feather.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to protect her home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: A 6'8" northern woman, she is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her scarlet crest is thinning but still full. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. Tatyan 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 150 pp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp).