Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Herbalist does. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Bolhild would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Born in the west to a Herbalist, Bolhild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 13000 gp. Black pearl (500 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: John was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 gp. Banded agate (10 gp). Amber (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Coral (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears long strands of ruby and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has shaved his head bald. He has a dull look in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Apothecary; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive, Has a crush. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Habor was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Fearful, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her white fur is still thick. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to protect her home

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Guardian, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 2100 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in the south to a Soapmaker, Ethereal learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1900 pp. Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Pink diamond (5000 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Jet (100 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on his right side. His brown hair is still thick. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Robert hails from a village terrorized by goblins. At a young age his mother died while driving off some goblins. His father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train him in shield use. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: In love, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item.