Description: An older woman who wears tattered old clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has hazel eyes and a violet hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Herbalist born in the past three hundred years. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Ielenia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her childhood dream was to be a Fisher, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: To be a Fisher again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her green crest is lengthy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Vezera was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Commoner, 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 Commoner in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Vezera 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. After a long history of fighting, Vezera and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman wears an entirely black suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. To her fellows she 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: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Shoemaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1200 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears her black fur up. Her yellow eyes peer out from beneath her feathered brown hat.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Interpreter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Blacksmith father left her crippled. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'3" eastern man, he wears just a green suit. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Rathkran and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Malachite (14 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears baggy white pantaloons and a violet scarf. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hobart isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Hobart was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Gardener.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has moderate length golden hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Shy, Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Red spinel (130 gp).

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, and carries spears. Her red hair is cut short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her white robe. She sports brown long hair. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 is an amazing painter.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 she is greedy

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 sp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp).