Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears tattered old clothes. She wears her auburn hair down. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Vani embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. 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: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. White opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Citrine (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a green coat. His gold crest, when down, is lengthy. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 pp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. She has slicked back red hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a Sellsword, her mother struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 6000 cp. Azurite (12 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed shield, just in case. Her beige fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Right-Handed was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her childhood dream was to be a Barkeep, but she was a colossal failure. She's also a talented Barkeep, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor, Job. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'4" when asserting himself. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insane. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Jade (150 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 4'4" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears his brown hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp. Jet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She 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. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is greasy and uncared for. 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 considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. 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 Server arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Arara abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature longsword.

Motivation: To protect her home; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 30 pp. Amber (110 gp). 2 Antitoxin. 2 Antitoxin. 3 Tanglefoot bags.