Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is physically well-built. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He takes great joy in being the best Interpreter in town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and elven compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Sard (70 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 2'10" when asserting herself. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born in the south. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 600 pp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears dull blue sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed club, just in case, and carries clubs. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes are gray.

Personality: Aerdeth hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Soapmaker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 17000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her blue crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her gold eyes peer out from beneath her feathered black hat.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born in the west to a Bowyer, Dentratha learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Dentratha abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (120 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Boddynock was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Boddynock's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Boddynock and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 200 pp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 15000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 6'6" and muscular, this western man prefers to wear flannel. His golden hair is knotted and matted. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He got into the Brewer business at a young age. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).