Description: This man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his red hair down. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the north. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her golden hair is braided into rings. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. Salanop abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She tends to her Stylist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: This woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has moderate length black hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Melissa was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Melissa's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears yellow cloth garments or leather armor. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Gardener hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: A 3'11" western man, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of illithids

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Myria isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Myria enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To be a Ploughman again; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1400 sp. Amber (150 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: 5'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 150 gp.