Description: Standing 3'2", this woman wears tattered old clothes. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. Her parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when she was still a young child. The dire rats captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and doesn't want to be a locksmith and was forced into it by her family

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Poor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: 2'8" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a worn and beaten armor. Her hair is red and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Halfling Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Nikki fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 220 gp. Amber (160 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Red garnet (160 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she wears dark leathers with embroidery. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Being born in the north, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the north for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Bellfounder they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Banker, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and black robe with the hood down. He has a very tight haircut. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Shane alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bastard sword.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Breastplate.