Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a black costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: Aym speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Obsidian (7 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a Scribe, her mother struggled to pay the bills. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Valida took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up longsword and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Joker, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His black hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Trey grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Debt, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (130 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She carries a battered shield and tarnished kukri as well. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Bhevek enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a mayor again

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Smoky quartz (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Zircon (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries with him a set of clubs, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his blonde hair in a pixie cut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Bhevek was born with his mother's beautiful face. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bhevek fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 300 pp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her brass crest is smooth and relatively long. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (120 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.