Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her auburn hair is knotted and matted. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Herleva was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. Her hair is red and very short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a Carpenter first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Helja took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up glaive and armor she uses now. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Carpenter responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp).

Description: An older woman who usually wears her grey robe and has her sickle always slung over her shoulder, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is black and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Amber (100 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this eastern woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her silver eyes are passionate and lively.

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 has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 11000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her purple hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes are likewise white. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 95. 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 plays an instrument quite well.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver pearl (150 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Amber (150 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts. He has a very tight haircut. He has gray eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the east 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: A deep hatred of gnolls; and many gnolls want him driven away

Ideals: Artistic, Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears her black hair down. Her eyes are likewise silver.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. A true patriot, Kallista would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Kallista was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Religious, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Canary diamond (5000 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp).