Description: This malnourished man wears dull white sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed glaive, just in case. He has moderate length white hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born in the south. Halander was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Courier. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 13000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Forgetful, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older woman who wears tattered old clothes, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is long and blonde with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small brown clips. She has a dull look in her brown eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Williamina will drive conversation. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bricklayer. She became a Bricklayer soon after.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries a battered mace and tarnished longbow as well. His brown hair is still thick. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He got into the Crown-heir business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Farmer, but he was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Crown-heir has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insane, Impulsive, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His bronze crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mehen grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A freak accident while working with his Soapmaker mother left him crippled. During his travels, Mehen and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Mehen discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Mehen fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 18000 gp. Azurite (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Coral (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is dressed in an above average manner. With wild auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1300 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'9" and wears a grey shirt, with a tan mid length shorts with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. Tim is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.