Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by her family; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Pink diamond (8000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amber (160 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears a tan shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and green pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Dara alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jet (160 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp).

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She wears long strands of amethyst and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. With wild chestnut hair. Her fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Jelenneth was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Amber (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white tunic with black highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. He carries with him a set of spears, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tod fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a green cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. Her long brass crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. 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: She was born at the edge of vast plains. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Sard (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Blue sapphire (900 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amber (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chalcedony (30 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: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. Her red hair is lengthy. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born into a rich family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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: She is greedy; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Rose (70 gp). Coral (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Marshal born in the past three hundred years. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Marshal for the past few years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job, Nature. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 8000 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.