Description: A middle-aged woman, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull violet iron scale mail, and is pretty ugly. She has no crest. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with her Locksmith mother left her crippled. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'3" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His gold crest is heavily combed to the right. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Direcris is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, black cloak. His black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He got into the Laborer business at a young age. Pijjirik abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Emotional, Addict. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 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 (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jak grew up listening to his father's many stories. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He tends to his Masseuse job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.