Description: She wears baggy red pantaloons and a black scarf, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Shaena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 4000 cp. Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: He wears a blue collared shirt and white pants. He accessorizes with a grey scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished halberd as well. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Actor. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Actor.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to be a seamstress again

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 250 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Body Guard. Her brown hair is cut short. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Avelina liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. 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: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Zircon (30 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his shield with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He keeps his chestnut hair in a flapper bob. He has green eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1 Disguise kit. 1 Disguise kit. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: An older woman who tends to wear a large black jacket, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. She also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. 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: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's in love; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 110 gp. Rock crystal (60 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her crest is silver and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Synthrin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Healer again; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a brown coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Glassblower. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a great chef.

History: He was born into a rich family. He married young, but lost his spouse to orcs. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he wants revenge against orcs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is chestnut and very short. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Ploughman profession.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Geoffrey liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She has wavy brown hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Stylist but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Vola has worked very hard to control her curse. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 120 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp).