Description: She is a pot bellied eastern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. With wild auburn hair. Her green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 gp. Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Jade (150 gp). Rose (40 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Coral (150 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a long, red cloak. She keeps her long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She has achieved small success as a Doctor.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Job, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. With wild blonde hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Morana enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Morana was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 4000 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.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a fancy blue dress. Her hair is red and very short. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She is a great chef.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was granted druidic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Tanner; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Jezebeth was born with her father's beautiful face. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (110 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She is baby faced.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Astaro was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: She wants revenge against giants.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).