Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Tordrid lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She uses divination through singing.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she tends to wear a red poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has a very tight haircut. She is baby faced.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Chenna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. Her yellow fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Ruler. She has worked as a Ruler like her mother before her.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Rose (30 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. His head has been shaved. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy auburn stubble. He is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He has a hunchback. He keeps his auburn hair in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Alberich grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 Courier. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.