Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her sai with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west.

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'4" and wears a pastel vest and prefers green and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Skirt enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has a very tight haircut. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Rael speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chrysoprase (40 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length black hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Cook. He struck the Cook job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Dragonborn people; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rose (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Rose (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is an epitome of beauty. His red hair is still thick. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Sard (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Rose (50 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born in the north to a Detective, Nikki learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Sard (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). White pearl (140 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: 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 in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was born in the north. Her parents were killed by brigands in a raid when she was still a young child. The brigands captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against brigands; and human compassion

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Jet (150 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp).