Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. Her tied-back hair is brown. She has a tattooed face.

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. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Vaina hails from a village terrorized by illithids. Through the years after Vaina was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Vaina's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Amber (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by teas. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 700 pp. Pink pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs and is in decent physical shape. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. This gray eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born into a rich family. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this western man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is greedy

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 pp. White opal (1600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Rose (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Rock crystal (60 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'6" and wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 16000 gp. Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). White pearl (130 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Tourmaline (130 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears her golden hair down. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Adventurer. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Silaqui studied abroad. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Adventurer.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a axe on his belt. He has wavy silver hair. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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-sister.

History: Aramil lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp).