Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, blue cloak, and is pretty ugly. She has a long red ponytail with little hanging trinkets. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Althaea hails from a village terrorized by orcs. 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 Dilettante. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is content; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 gp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jet (50 gp). Rose (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Azurite (5 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 2'8" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Tawna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Map Maker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 5000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ombul embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. His first spouse was a Soapmaker, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Rose (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. She wears her red hair up. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Hrathy is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Fallthra grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Amber (130 gp). Sardonyx (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: Standing 6'3", this man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He has brown eyes and a grey hat with a blue feather.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. When Tim reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). With bright blonde hair. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Gardener first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Tawar studied abroad. 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 has achieved small success as a Gardener.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).