Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Shamil was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Through the years after Shamil was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Shamil's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She became a Server soon after.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her spear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Merchant born in the past three hundred years. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 30 pp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a tan shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Veloptima was born with her father's beautiful face. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and balancing her hectic life and new body guard responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are green.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Pacifist, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is blonde and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Thodris was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Lorilla was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Warlock, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Warlock in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a green and black robe with the hood down and is in decent physical shape. She has styled her copper crest well, parting it to the right. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Scribe work with an outfit from a few towns over. Scribe work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, she is not a threatening figure. Her red hair is still thick. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She is a Deep Scion in disguise. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Apothecary for hire.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Jade (50 gp).