Description: This slender woman stands about 2'11". She wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She found a children's book about a Halfling Warrior 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His crest is short and brass. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 48. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Red spinel (130 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jet (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce white eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Performer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 Performer. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Brewer. She tends to her Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 120 gp. Jade (110 gp).