Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes, and is pretty ugly. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are gold.

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 is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Pyra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shepherd responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1000 pp. Chalcedony (50 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Amber (40 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). White opal (500 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Jade (40 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jade (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. He has brown hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Zircon (40 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Jade (150 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Obsidian (16 gp).

Description: 5'11" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears her black hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. Shautha enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Tabaxi activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Tabaxi doctor. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Clear bright green emerald (5000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. She is physically well-built. She wears her auburn hair down. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Chenna embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Fisher. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes orcs are coming to abduct people. She works hard and plays hard.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 10000 gp. Obsidian (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Coral (140 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears suspenders and black workpants. Her shirt is grey, and she wears a heavy black leather apron most of the time. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Hrathy has worked very hard to control her curse. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp).

Description: He wears a black broad hat and black clothes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'7" when asserting himself. His brass crest is still thick. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Map Maker arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Onyx (70 gp).