Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull black iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Portia hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Portia 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 now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dwarven people; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older man who is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, he is not a threatening figure. He has moderate length black hair. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. He became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Opinionated. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 200 gp. Citrine (20 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a white and green handkerchief worn on his left side. His silver hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a Barrister, his father struggled to pay the bills. He worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Barrister they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dyer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is long and white with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He got into the Butcher business at a young age. He found a children's book about a Halfling Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Revenge; and he wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Star ruby (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. This red eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Prosperine was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she dresses well, wearing pastel shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She wears a colorful flower in her white fur. Her skin is flawless and her copper eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of a Map Maker, who enjoyed hunting, Lone was taken on many hunting expeditions. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She bought a bow and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a map maker again

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Spice Merchant. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Felosial was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and revenge

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp).