Description: This slender woman stands about 6'8". She prefers to wear black clothing when she does not wear armor. Her bronze crest is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gilkass was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Assassin; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Violet garnet (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Banded agate (14 gp).

Description: She usually wears her grey robe and has her rapier always slung over her shoulder, and carries rapiers. Her auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Susannah was born on a far eastern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Body Guard. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports auburn long hair. She has amber eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Lidda isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. After coming to the age of reason, Lidda took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lidda fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 7000 gp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 3'0", this woman wears a fancy blue dress. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has hazel eyes and a blue hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 28000 gp. Smoky quartz (40 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Coral (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp).

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Faran will drive conversation. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born in the west to a Apothecary, Faran learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Layabout, but he got bored and became a Apothecary. He has achieved small success as a Apothecary.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (90 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 4'1" and wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. His silver hair is thinning but still full. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Knight but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: The child of a Detective, who enjoyed hunting, Oskar was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 900 pp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. He has dyed his greying bronze crest a little too much giving a sharp bronze color. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shoemaker and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.