Description: An older woman who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2100 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His bronze crest is braided into rings. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Greedy, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

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

Possessions: 11000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. The family's rival house kidnapped her sister with the intent that her sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. She bought a pickaxe and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 18000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older woman who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail, she is not a threatening figure. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length red hair. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Myev is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born into a rich family. She worked as a nervous Cook and found it very stressful. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Cook and was forced into it by her family; and balancing her hectic life and new cook responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Euphemia speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and someone believes her a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 15000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep violet leather and dull green iron scale mail. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has worked as a Spy like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Coral (110 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Emerald (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp).

Description: A 5'0" western woman, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in the west. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. After a long history of fighting, Vadania and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.