Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small grey clips. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was born in a small forest village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to protect her home

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 gp. Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Bethrynna has worked very hard to control her curse. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: This woman is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She worked as a nervous Spice Merchant and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Spice Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To be a Adventurer again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears an entirely grey suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Cynical. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries a battered sword and tarnished falchion as well. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is content

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp. Amber (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear brown tank tops with black pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 320 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.