Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She has shaved her head bald. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She's also a talented Merchant, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (300 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 (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She dresses like a well dressed Map Maker does. She has no hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Salanop would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has worked as a Map Maker like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 400 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Carter business at a young age. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Carter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 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.

Description: He is a husky man, who likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a very tight haircut. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white fur. He likes to wear brown tank tops with yellow pants. He has a hunchback. His long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. This copper eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born in the west to a Soapmaker, Shifting learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and carries greataxes. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She comes from a rich western family. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Arara embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is kind towards other women and children and will generally offer women help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to her.

History: Arara was born the youngest of three triplets. Arara was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. After a long history of fighting, Arara and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Zircon (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp).