Description: This woman is very fat, and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She 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. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His silver crest is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Herbalist first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to be a baker again

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is very fat, and typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. She has slicked back black hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born in the north. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 300 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses like a well dressed Body Guard does. Her silver hair is cut short. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dragonborn culture. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

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

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Tanner. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortspears and axes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Map Maker. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Map Maker for the past few years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1100 sp. 8 Acid flasks. 2 Holy water.