Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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 she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'4". He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His brass crest is greasy and uncared for. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Norkruuth was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Norkruuth's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Jade (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born into a rich family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care, and is pretty ugly. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). White opal (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. Sporting a white mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: To be a Performer again; and she is content

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is renowned for his bright yellow suits and hats. He sports a long brown beard, and similarly colored long hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Glassblower profession.

History: He was born in the west. Like his father and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Locksmith. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and a strong sense of loyalty to tabaxi people

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a brown coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head. He sports a flattop fur cut. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Amber (150 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp).