Description: This tall, slender woman wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a scimitar, but if one is not available she will default to her sword. Her dark red hair is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her silver eyes.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Map Maker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears dull tan sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed lance, just in case. His head has been shaved. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Opinionated, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Galiena was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Greedy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 500 sp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her white crest has been sun bleached extensively. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She hates goblins. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. A true patriot, Saphara would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She worked as a nervous Courier and found it very stressful. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies, Military, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Marigold embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the north to a Farmer, Marigold learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Marigold was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Marigold decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 30 pp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Mercenary does, and she perpetually has her crossbow ready. Her white hair is greasy and uncared for. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Caramip was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her music dream.

Motivation: Expand her business; and balancing her hectic life and new mercenary responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears professional attire. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Oppah was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Oppah's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 3000 cp. Blue quartz (5 gp).

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He wears his auburn hair down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Gimble speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Flame was born with his father's beautiful face. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cook. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 90 gp. Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.