Description: This western woman very much looks the part of a Cook. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is still thick. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the west. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Bella was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Pacifist, Optimist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has brown eyes.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes drow are coming to abduct people. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Blossom took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sword and armor she uses now. She struck the Adventurer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 13000 gp. Moss agate (9 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'5". He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, and his gloved hand is found clutching a greatsword. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Glassblower, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, she is not a threatening figure. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Jacoba is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. Jacoba is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jacoba was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Herbalist and was forced into it by her family; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. White pearl (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Sard (30 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Black opal (900 gp). White opal (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Makaria will drive conversation. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Makaria was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1300 pp. Fire opal (600 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She usually wears her grey robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Jet (140 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears dull tan sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed spear, just in case. His chestnut hair is long and unkept. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Alston fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Dragonborn compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Coral (110 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).