Description: 4'7" and muscular, this northern woman wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. With bright red hair. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Althaea does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: She wears baggy red pantaloons and a blue scarf, and carries scythes. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 30 pp. Chrysoberyl (70 gp).

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and he perpetually has his pickaxe ready. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Ombul's homeland. Ombul decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears her red hair up. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born into a rich family. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Fighter 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. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Lazy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 sp.