Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears an entirely white suit with red socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Volen was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Military, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Soveliss lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 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 (40 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a long, green cloak. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. 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: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To be a Bellfounder again; and someone believes her a fraud

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp).

Description: He wears a white collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Morg was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 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: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has styled her blue hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Lilith was born with her mother's beautiful face. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Black opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Tabaxi compassion; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an entirely brown suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. He wears his brown hair down. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age his mother died while driving off some brigands. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in pickaxe use. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against brigands.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.