Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She carries with her a set of scimitars, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Junk Dealer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the south. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He sports a flattop crest cut. He has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: Nykkan was born with his father's beautiful face. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 3000 gp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: A 5'7" southern man, he wears an entirely grey suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are brown.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Percival lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 pp. Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a colorful flower in her golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 900 pp. Peridot (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: 4'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears long strands of opal and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small grey clips. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was born into a rich family. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Pink diamond (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her brass crest is knotted and matted. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. After coming to the age of reason, Daar took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. 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: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.