Description: An older woman who wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Birel hails from a village terrorized by giants. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, giants burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Coral (80 gp). White opal (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Amber (80 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple tan robe with pastel stripes complete with hood. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She refers to her adoptive father for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Maiathah was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). White opal (400 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Dyer does. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has moderate length golden hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Helja 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. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She got into the Dyer business at a young age. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rose (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. 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 into a rich family. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Expand her business; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 12000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Amber (40 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (14 gp).

Description: 5'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To protect his home; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a grey small hat and grey clothes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. A true patriot, Hugh would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 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). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears baggy violet pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has slicked back chestnut hair. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Farmer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 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). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 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.