Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Shanairla never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Fighting, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. White pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears dull blue sweaters, loose red pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed whip, just in case. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to end his boredom

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Jet (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Coral (150 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a yellow collared shirt and blue pants. He accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Elven compassion.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1400 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her hair, while still mostly purple, has prominent grey streaks. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (600 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Black opal (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 700 pp.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. She has white hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Diesa was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older woman who is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is an amazing painter.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Tawna was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.