Description: A middle-aged woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and is pretty ugly. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Barbena hails from a village terrorized by illithids. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by illithids. Barbena was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sard (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was born in the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a red tunic with blue highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She comes from a rich western family. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shepherd.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jade (160 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Citrine (60 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is dressed in an above average manner. She wears her brown hair up. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Philomena enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and pastel, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. 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: She was born in the west. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her white hair is braided into rings. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Weaver arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2800 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His hair is long and auburn with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is red, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp).