Description: This fat western man has a bulbous nose and is dressed in earthy colors with a violet and white handkerchief worn on his right side. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His brown hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Seamstress but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Impeccable, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Clear bright green emerald (6000 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Onyx (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her scimitar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. She is portly but not overly obese. She has shaved her head bald. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady green eyes.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born at the edge of vast desert. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 pp. Gold music box (2000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 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 (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. She has chestnut hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her first spouse was a Masseuse, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Masseuse they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Shoemaker, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 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 (50 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her lance with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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 is content; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 12000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She is physically well-built. She has done her best to style her blue crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Pink pearl (150 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His silver hair is still thick. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Baz hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. White pearl (130 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature axe.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.