Description: This malnourished woman wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is wavy and long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Shanairla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Shanairla hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Shanairla alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Shanairla was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Hematite (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and carries shields. Her long black crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Biri hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Biri alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 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 (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her rapier with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She has a hunchback. She has no hair. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in the north to a Doctor, Verin learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Adventurer, but she was a colossal failure. She has worked as a Doctor like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Onyx (30 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: This woman wears just a brown suit. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on her right hand. Her fur is orange, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Sun is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Sun studied abroad. 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 5000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his right hand. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are green.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has dedicated herself to building a better kind of golem.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 16000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.