Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. Her hair is long and black with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small white clips. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Vani speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She wears a green shirt, with a red mid length skirt with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, and carries morningstars. She keeps her purple hair in a flapper bob. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). 1 Everburning torch. 6 Acid flasks. 3 Thunderstones.

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 tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Qualen lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His golden hair is braided into rings. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Zook 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. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. 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: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Slave Trader for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 pp. Malachite (8 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His blue hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. 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: Ahrim was born with his mother's beautiful face. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears a fancy blue dress. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Mialee wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Warrior, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Mialee 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 travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker tan hat.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nutae studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He's also a talented Mortician, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 gp. Emerald (400 gp).