Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Apothecary; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This light-skinned female very much looks the part of a Fortune-teller. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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 ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Fortune-teller for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new fortune-teller responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (160 gp). Rose (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Pink diamond (3000 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Onyx (50 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.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barrister born in the past three hundred years. 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: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the west were limited. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 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 (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His green crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gold.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Norkruuth was orphaned to a temple shortly after his birth. He was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above himself and to hold his god always in his heart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear green clothing when he does not wear armor, and is pretty ugly. He wears his bronze crest down. 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 is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school to support his sick mother, and resented it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Shy, Insane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp).

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Jillian has worked very hard to control her curse. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. He sports a flattop fur cut. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cloak is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born into a rich family. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1200 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (10000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.