Description: A middle-aged man, he wears an entirely blue suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and is pretty ugly. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lamlis was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her silver eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a tan vest and prefers brown and white shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and carries axes. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. A true patriot, Baelitae would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Bather, Baelitae learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp).

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 black coat over it. Her hair is red and curly. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. 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: She is greedy.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Sumnes was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Revenge; and she desires power and/or immortality

Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 400 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Silver ewer (10 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.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Blue quartz (15 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Amber (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jet (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: This woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her long cinnamon fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her yellow unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. A freak accident while working with her Sage father left her crippled. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3000 gp. Chalcedony (40 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). White opal (1200 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.