Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and violet handkerchief worn on her right side. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1900 sp. Black opal (800 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. His scarlet crest is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. After a long history of fighting, Norkruuth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is his passion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1700 gp. Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She prefers to wear flannel. Her silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 380 pp. Moss agate (16 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

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 does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Weaver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Criminal record, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his flail, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Damien isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 pp. Black opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).