Description: A 4'11" eastern woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her ears are large.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: An older woman who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Andry was born with her mother's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Nuraval took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, In love, Has a crush, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a green armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. His long red crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Shamash never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is physically well-built. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by a spirit.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is singed and shortened. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born in the west. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new junk dealer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Tailor they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bather, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His blonde hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His brown 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 a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is greedy; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 sp. Amethyst (50 gp). 1 Silver holy symbol.