Description: This younger middle-aged woman usually wears her grey robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her brown hair is thinning but still full. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insane, Cynical, Disease. Bonds: In love, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: This northern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has wavy blonde hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Blossom embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Blossom fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor, and she perpetually has her morningstar ready. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is a great chef.

History: She was born into a rich family. Balifra liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat. His hair, while still mostly dark red, has prominent grey streaks. His gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ahrim embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Ahrim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 sp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Jade (90 gp).

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His black hair is smooth and relatively long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Leucis was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Insomniac, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Alexandrite (1100 gp). Black opal (600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He wears a colorful flower in his lavender fur. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, green, dusty cloak. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Balam was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but he was a colossal failure. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Dyer

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

Possessions: 5000 sp. Black star sapphire (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Merihim was born with his father's beautiful face. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Merihim has worked very hard to control his curse. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Family, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 sp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear violet clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born in the north. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Barrister. He bought a scimitar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he has a crush on the local apothecary

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp).