Description: She is scrawny and has patchy black stubble. She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a hunchback. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Opinionated, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 10000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Jet (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy silver stubble. She is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her silver hair to look like a famous performer. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Semyaza is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Semyaza lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and doesn't want to be a fortune-teller and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a red coat with white slacks. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 200 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She keeps her lavender fur in a pixie cut. Her copper eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Dyer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Dyer and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Ploughman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Selfish, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a yellow broad hat and yellow clothes and is in decent physical shape. His hair is black and curly. He has brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Enialis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and expand his business

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'10" and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and silver. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Hubert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Architect, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Greedy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze and is in decent physical shape. She wears her dark red hair down. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 13000 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 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 (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.