Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak, marred by teas. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Ostracized due to the martial 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. After a long history of fighting, Lidda and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Jade (130 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'3" and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Masseuse. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has moderate length brown fur. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 55. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in a small forest village. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 9000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Jet (130 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Cumpen was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To protect her home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rose (80 gp). Coral (100 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears professional attire. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

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 invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses like a well dressed Courier does. He has blonde hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Gomory lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1100 pp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He wears a simple pastel robe with tan stripes complete with hood. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and black pants. She carries a battered nunchaku and tarnished monstrous two handed axe as well. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. 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 in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Rohesia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.