Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'3" when asserting herself. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Galiena and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to clean up the streets

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. She has styled her purple hair well, parting it to the left. Her gold unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. 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 is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: Wants to raise her children well; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 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 (70 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her long black hair reaches down to her waist. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered west to less war torn lands. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Religious, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1700 pp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. Her rusty crest is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Raiann lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 9000 gp. Rose (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Jet (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a violet small hat and violet clothes. His red hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born in the north to a Jeweler, Aust learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Recently the stress of being a Jeweler has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Jet (130 gp). Peridot (70 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty grey coat over it, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her chestnut hair up. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Hlin was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2000 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Amber (110 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Aquamarine (1300 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.