Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has auburn hair. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the west to a Interpreter, Zog learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older man who wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are red and beady.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Spice Merchant business at a young age. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. His brown hair is smooth and relatively long. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Oren isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 600 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (60 gp).

Description: He stands about 5'9" and dresses well, wearing green shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has wavy white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 160 pp. Amber (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.