Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Verna is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She tends to her Scribe job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black opal (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Hematite (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'7" and is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Irann was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and doesn't want to be a laborer and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 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 (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her cinnamon fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing poetry.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and prefers to wear flannel. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his black eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Spy, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. Violet garnet (1100 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Jade (90 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shipwright work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shipwright work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 pp. 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: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She is an epitome of beauty. She has a very tight haircut. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. 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: Nora was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Emerald (1500 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Sard (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Coral (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Jade (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Malachite (5 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears long strands of emerald and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and is pretty ugly. His auburn hair is thinning but still full. His green eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Boddynock lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp).