Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pearl isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female wears professional attire. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her blonde hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Vani was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Bard, 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 Bard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is physically well-built. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Burgell grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Burgell. Being a Apothecary kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 50 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Barrister. She sports a flattop hair cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: She got into the Barrister business at a young age. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. 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: Balancing her hectic life and new Barrister responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Malachite (11 gp).