Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull red sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed spear, just in case. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Alain is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Peridot (40 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'5" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: Jet (50 gp). Amber (50 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Jet (50 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Paela is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She became a Shepherd soon after.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and to be a body guard again

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 900 pp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Amethyst (70 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 pp. Moss agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Justin lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are red.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mayor who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: His arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He became a Mayor soon after.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he has a crush on the local soapmaker

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp).