Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'9". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longsword. She has wavy red 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: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. 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 is a Lycanthrope in disguise. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears a black cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to be a brewer again

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jade (40 gp). Rose (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Sard (30 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'1". She dresses like a well dressed Locksmith does. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student she started as a Scribe, but she got bored and became a Locksmith. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Bonds: Job, Enemies, Religious, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 12000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Star ruby (600 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Amber (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears yellow trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Junk Dealer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Mundane. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue sapphire (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Sard (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a Mason, her father struggled to pay the bills. Ostracized due to the divine powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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. Pearl fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (120 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man wears just a brown suit. His clothes are grease stained in places. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dwarven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Theriatis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.