Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hammer, but if one is not available she will default to her bastard sword. Her moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Veloptima's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Veloptima was born the youngest of three triplets. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has dyed his greying silver crest a little too much giving a sharp silver color. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. A gifted student he started as a Carpenter, but he got bored and became a Miner. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is content; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 19000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'5". She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a lance. Her hair is long and white with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern man wears bulky yellow painted plate armor. His clothes are grease stained in places. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Spy hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Jade (140 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries with her a set of shortbows, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Puyet was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Barber soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and balancing her hectic life and new barber responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red spinel (60 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. During her travels, Willow and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Willow discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Willow fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Sard (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Jade (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Brown diamond (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.