Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear flannel. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her blue eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Meriele lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp).

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with grey slacks, and carries clubs. His black hair is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He uses divination through singing.

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. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Zepar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She wears a violet armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her club, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Her golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Born to a Bricklayer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to protect her home

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He tends to wear a black poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Sculptor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Aym and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her fur is yellow, silky, and of moderate length. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Scribe who has hired her part-time. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, grey cloak. His hair is chestnut and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Fortune-teller first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Taklinn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He bought a rapier and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 50 pp. Amethyst (100 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She wears her lavender fur up. Her copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Carpenter again; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Red garnet (60 gp). Coral (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 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 dresses like a well dressed Brewer does. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.