Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, marred by sweets. She has slicked back golden hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Birel embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She got into the Bowyer business at a young age. A gifted student she started as a Dyer, but she got bored and became a Bowyer. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bowyer for the past few years.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Ratbag hails from a village terrorized by drow. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jet (110 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and white handkerchief worn on her right side. With bright auburn hair. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Navigator. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, In love. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a black armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A true patriot, Zagga would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She got into the Animal Trainer business at a young age. When Zagga reached her early adolescence her Half-Orc father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She tends to her Animal Trainer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Military, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (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). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Sumnes is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Bather but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Her first spouse was a Server, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Gold and ruby ring (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Mary was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Sard (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines yellow.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Onyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.