Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Tanner. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: The child of a Bowyer, who enjoyed hunting, Paela was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (500 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Jet (100 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Jet (100 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'2" and is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His lavender fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but he was a colossal failure. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: To be a Engraver again.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1600 pp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants. Her fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 9000 gp. Amethyst (60 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Jade (60 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Sard (40 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her long red hair reaches down to her waist. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears a grey tunic with violet highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Sporting a black mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 900 pp. Alexandrite (400 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Layabout business.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).