Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Nikki's homeland. Nikki decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

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

Possessions: 2000 pp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (800 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Jade (130 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Reddlepop 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. Being born in the east, 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 east 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 north. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 5000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Coral (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Amber (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 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.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears an entirely tan suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Gifted from a young age, Theirastra studied abroad. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Theirastra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (70 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (80 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: This man prefers to wear tan clothing when he does not wear armor. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His white hair is knotted and matted. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His childhood dream was to be a Architect, but he was a colossal failure. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson brown hat.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Map Maker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1600 pp. Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Rose (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears bulky white painted plate armor. He is portly but not overly obese. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears red trousers with brown and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Oren never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp).