Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Malquis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Map Maker, but she got bored and became a Cartwright. She has worked as a Cartwright like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Silver pearl (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp).

Description: She is typically in her Bather uniform. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Luthra was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gifted student she started as a Courier, but she got bored and became a Bather. She has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is short and red. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born in the south to a Laborer, Nurkara learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. 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. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Laborer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Joker. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Jasper (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Sard (80 gp). Amber (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he likes to wear white tank tops with green pants. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Kelter speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Hematite (4 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Coral (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Human culture. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (1200 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'10" and is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her brown hair is well kept. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: He typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'3" when asserting himself. His black hair is still thick. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Balimaar enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 10000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.