Description: He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He carries with him a set of flails, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Burto's homeland. Burto decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has moderate length brown hair. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Damaia was born the youngest of three triplets. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Server

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears baggy green pantaloons and a violet scarf. Her copper crest is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Pogranix grew up listening to her father's many stories. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Professionalism, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Coral (80 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is a great chef.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 200 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp).

Description: This woman wears tattered old clothes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her white hair is well kept. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

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

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 700 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She sports red long hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Silaqui alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (20 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.