Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her silver eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her 18th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His dark red hair is knotted and matted. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Valafar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Pearl is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed, Insane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2200 gp. Red garnet (150 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large green jacket. His white hair is singed and shortened. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Marbas hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, gnolls burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying south to reunite his family. He was granted arcane powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Revenge; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: She wears just a white suit, and she perpetually has her sickle ready. Her long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a mountains tribe. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2900 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). White opal (800 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

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 carries with her a set of swords, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her brass crest is heavily combed to the left. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Synthrin fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 14000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Major magic item.