Description: She stands about 5'8" and wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available she will default to her greataxe. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Vanchu was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her childhood dream was to be a Layabout, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His crest is gold and very short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. Through the years after Mumpena was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Mumpena's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His silver crest is singed and shortened. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Dilettante. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Dilettante.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 6'4" and wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is brown and very short. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. While he appears to be a normal Tiefling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy, Disease, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a tan top hat and tan clothes. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Roofer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. After a long history of fighting, Efferil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Smoky quartz (70 gp).