Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gorga was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 600 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. She has shaved her head bald. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Ellyjoybell enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Ellyjoybell was born the youngest of three triplets. Ellyjoybell 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. Ellyjoybell 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Addict, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. He has no crest. He has gold eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Pijjirik was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Bard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Pijjirik abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 2 Smokesticks.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. He carries with him a set of halberds, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His hair is chestnut and curly. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 320 gp.