Description: An older woman who is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering her clean studded leather, she is not a threatening figure. Her gray fur is knotted and matted. Her copper eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She got into the Gardener business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has worked as a Gardener like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden pearl (110 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Coral (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His dark red hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Valafar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Pearl is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His white hair is singed and shortened. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Marbas hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate.