Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a tattered pair of loose white pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Seraphina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born to a Dyer, her father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mercenary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Some 10 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Seraphina never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (40 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Red spinel (100 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Jet (100 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed whip, just in case. She has no hair. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (400 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 (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bather. Her silver crest, when down, is lengthy. She has gold eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Zykroff abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the west. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. She struck the Layabout job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Amber (70 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Sard (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue quartz (4 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: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His scarlet crest is still thick. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants his loneliness to end

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Lamlis was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Sellsword. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'1" southern woman, she wears a tan cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Leshanna was born the youngest of three triplets. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rose (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sard (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Jade (40 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.