Description: She is scrawny and has patchy gray fur. She wears a pastel shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and pastel pants. She has a hunchback. Her fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are copper.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south to a Guard, Serpent learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Guard.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Coral (50 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has violet eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Merla lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. She has moderate length blonde hair. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Barbena fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (11 gp). Sard (20 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Sard (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned female has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Virra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: Virra hails from a village terrorized by brigands. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Virra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Virra was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Carpenter.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Slave, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 pp. Rock crystal (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (900 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Citrine (50 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Jasper (50 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. 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 has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fisher arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Through the years after Alex was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Alex's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sard (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Malachite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.