Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her white hair is cut short. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Verna embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was raised in a mountains tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her dark red hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. 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 Armorer. She became a Armorer soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Eye agate (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Jade (110 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jet (110 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, he is not a threatening figure. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His first spouse was a Fisher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He tends to his Beggar job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Blue quartz (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple tan robe with blue stripes complete with hood. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 500 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (400 gp). White pearl (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'3" when asserting herself. Her white fur is knotted and matted. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady brown eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She takes great joy in being the best Masseuse in town.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Rose (40 gp). Amber (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. Her fur is beige and curly. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tricking embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Tabaxis in Tricking's homeland. Tricking decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.