Description: She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her gray fur is heavily combed to the left. Her yellow eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Stableman profession.

History: Born in the south to a Junk Dealer, Tricking learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. After coming to the age of reason, Tricking took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She has achieved small success as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2400 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears long strands of amethyst and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: The child of a Crown-heir, who enjoyed hunting, Valanthe was taken on many hunting expeditions. 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 Adventurer. She has achieved small success as a Adventurer.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Bloodstone (50 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright green and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His crest is green and very short. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has brown eyes and a brown hat with a green feather.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ilde alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is content; and many dire rats want her driven away

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears an entirely blue suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Wizard school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Map Maker for hire.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to be a miller again

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 sp.