Description: This exceptionally lanky woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She keeps her long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Veloptima was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Veloptima's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Ugly. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his long golden hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Ar-Kaius is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This northern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. 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 remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Military, Mentor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 pp. Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is blonde and curly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has worked as a Spy like her mother before her.

Motivation: To be a Armorer again; and she made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Debt. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She tends to wear a large brown jacket. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

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. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She got into the Spy business at a young age. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star ruby (700 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears an entirely tan suit with pastel socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 pp. Obsidian (4 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (4 gp).

Description: This man wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed brown hat.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was taken from his home at a very young age. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Olunt fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Slave. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 11000 gp.