Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a white costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her tied-back hair is black. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Vanchu alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and many orcs want her driven away

Flaws: Mundane, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Brown diamond (8000 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Amber (70 gp). Jasper (60 gp).

Description: This southern man is dressed in earthy colors with a red and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Cook, his father struggled to pay the bills. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Religious, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has hazel eyes and a white hat with a red feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vlorn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: Gifted from a young age, Vlorn studied abroad. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is brown and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2000 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 (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His orange fur is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Priest again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Jade (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hadarai studied abroad. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Hadarai alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 8000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears skinny pants and wears a black and blue robe with the hood down. His clothes are grease stained in places. His crest is cut close to his head. He has red eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Salasar hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. Salasar was born on a far southern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Ruler. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.