Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. 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 in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long dark red hair kept up in a rat tail. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Marbas wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Bard, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

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

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 gp. Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman very much looks the part of a Doctor, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her long gold crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. Tatyan enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born in the north to a Doctor, Tatyan learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Doctor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Doctor work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Tatyan never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Insomniac, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears just a violet suit, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (50 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears an entirely brown suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She has styled her cinnamon fur well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are yellow and beady.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Beast's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 sp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shipwright. Her blue hair is lengthy. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates orcs. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Azza learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. 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 been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Debt. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal (1200 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull grey iron scale mail. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. The war was a terrible time for him, and Burgell does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 100 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a hunchback. He has wavy black hair. This white eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp.