Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, and carries quarterstaffs. Her fur, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. Shivering is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Shivering was born the youngest of three triplets. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She's also a talented Stableman, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 pp. Gold music box (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This northern woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull red iron scale mail. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Miner business.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Grigi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Grigi took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up sickle and armor she uses now. She bought a sickle and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'11". She wears a worn and beaten armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a falchion. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Jacoba will drive conversation. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Jacoba was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Extrovert, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Amber (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Peridot (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 2'9" and has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has shaved her head bald. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2400 pp. Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His hair is short and chestnut. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ulblyn studied abroad. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 24000 gp. 1 Major magic item.