Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears a white collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has wavy chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her blue hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She usually wears her black robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Gorga was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Gorga liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gorga fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Poor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp).

Description: This western woman is abnormally tall. She usually wears her white robe and has her longbow always slung over her shoulder. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Gorga is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gorga was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He tends to his Banker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Bonds: Poor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, white shirt, and yellow tie. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Nim wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Nim was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Impeccable. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has red hair. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. After a long history of fighting, Tenena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amethyst (160 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amber (160 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Rose (80 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Sard (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Amber (160 gp). Jade (160 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.