Description: She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her tied-back hair is auburn. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her small white hat.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her father struggled to pay the bills. She found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 pp. Azurite (5 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: This woman wears a tan costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Tiaathque is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Carter profession.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Courier. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Courier and was forced into it by her family; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. With bright white hair. She has a tattooed face.

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 enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

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

Possessions: 9000 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: She wears long strands of opal and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her black hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white stubble. He wears a worn and beaten armor. He has a hunchback. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She sports pastel clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her brown fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lone embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She is an amazing painter.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. After a long history of fighting, Lone and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Coral (140 gp). Jade (140 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Jet (140 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amber (140 gp).

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears long strands of amber and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her crest, while still mostly scarlet, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: Zykroff hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her music career. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She's also a talented Jeweler, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 pp. Azurite (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.