Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shepherd. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. 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: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a yellow costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Avelina hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Scribe first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Melissa alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has worked as a Scribe like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a pastel shirt with thin black vertical stripes and blue pants. Her beige fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 400 sp.