Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. Her gold crest is still thick. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Herbalist arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Herbalist responsibilities is difficult; and to be a interpreter again

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Amber (50 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the right. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is a great chef.

History: Maiathah hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. A gifted student she started as a Detective, but she got bored and became a Map Maker. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Map Maker and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

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

Description: An older man who wears a green vest and prefers brown and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his scarlet crest in a flapper bob. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: He was born in the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Merchant hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (120 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 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: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'5" when asserting himself. His red hair is thinning but still full. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. He has worked as a Jeweler like his mother before him.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 9000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. His long brown hair reaches down to his waist. His ears are large.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Coral (130 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). White opal (400 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Jet (130 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Coral (130 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Adventurer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A freak accident while working with his Priest father left him crippled. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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 (30 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Healer, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has no hair. Her silver eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 15. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a Spice Merchant, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). 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; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tourmaline (150 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).