Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fancy blue dress. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. Althaea enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a Soapmaker, her father struggled to pay the bills. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Hedonist, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. The war was a terrible time for her, and Ekk does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Ekk's homeland. Ekk decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man very much looks the part of a Spice Merchant. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Gifted from a young age, Corkitron studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy red dress, and she perpetually has her kukri ready. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eran embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Eran alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Eran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 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.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is brown and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Miller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Thakrak was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Thakrak's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 200 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears blue leather gloves, a blue jacket, and tight pants. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Vaina is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Poor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Sard (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jade (130 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Rose (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Malachite (10 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, grey shirt, and white tie. She carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished greataxe as well. Her hair is long and brown with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small blue clips. This hazel eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 2900 pp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.