Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and yellow handkerchief worn on her left side, marred by sweets. Her auburn hair is cut short. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Courier. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has achieved small success as a Courier.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 pp. Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. His gray fur is lengthy. This copper eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 south. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His black crest is long and unkept. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ghesh's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Gifted from a young age, Ghesh studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 4'11" and wears a fancy blue dress. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Adrie was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, 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 short and brown. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Amber (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a white shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her skin is flawless and her blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1200 pp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Brown diamond (3000 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his chestnut hair down. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his white eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great joy in being the best Gardener in town.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Gardener responsibilities is difficult; and expand his business

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.