Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, and her gloved hand is found clutching a spear. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and she would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 700 pp. Citrine (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Jet (150 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat western woman has a bulbous nose and wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Helja was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Locksmith.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 700 pp. Hematite (16 gp). Coral (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears an entirely black suit with green socks and a vest with buckled shoes. She is physically well-built. Her black hair is lengthy. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Vanchu wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Interpreter. Recently the stress of being a Interpreter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jade (90 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Obsidian (4 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She usually wears her white robe and has her falchion always slung over her shoulder. Her black hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

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. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Jet (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He is portly but not overly obese. His fur is orange and curly. This yellow eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mayor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mayor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Impulsive, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.