Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Alain is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Alain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Alain was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1900 pp. Citrine (50 gp). Jade (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Jet (80 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Jade (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a sword on his belt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Whurbin was born on a far western plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Spy. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and many giants want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Sporting a chestnut mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 4'10" eastern man, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Amber (50 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on her right side. Her purple hair, when down, is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Body Guard. She tends to her Body Guard job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears tattered old clothes. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Pyntle wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dwarven companion (her 'brother'). She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His chestnut hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.