Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is black and curly. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shava grew up listening to her father's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Shava never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, In love, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp).

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a worn and beaten armor. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Stableman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Stableman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Military, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Jet (70 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a worn and beaten armor. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Altho and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Jasper (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His eyes are brown.

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 uses divination through singing.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a red costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She keeps her auburn hair in a flapper bob. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. 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 reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. He has no hair. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Nim was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Map Maker. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Roge was born with his mother's beautiful face. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Iolite (60 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Black opal (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rose (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp).