Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large pastel jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her fur is cut close to her head. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears an entirely brown suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her childhood dream was to be a Spice Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Doctor.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'5" and wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a halberd on her belt. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Sard (80 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She sports chestnut long hair. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born to a Fisher, her father struggled to pay the bills. Alain abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1000 gp. Star rose quartz (70 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bucklal embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Adventurer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Adventurer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Bucklal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears black trousers with brown and tan striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her hair is brown and very short. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in the east. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'9" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. With bright blonde hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His first spouse was a Mayor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 5000 gp. Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). White opal (1100 gp).