Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her white hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Gifted from a young age, Marastyr studied abroad. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 20000 cp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears an entirely violet suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His head has been shaved. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Miner who has hired him part-time. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. At some point he was captured by drow and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 10000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears just a grey suit. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. 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 daughter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Bonds: Family, Poor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was raised in a island tribe. Her childhood dream was to be a Server, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and usually wears her pastel robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder. Her fur is brown and curly. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She got into the Miner business at a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered brown stockings. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His ears are large.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. 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: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Naeris was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and expand his business

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. Black opal (800 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: She is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. She has golden hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was born in the north. Her parents were killed by giants in a raid when she was still a young child. The giants captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Crown-heir for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp).