Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a blue coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon her head. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Mentor, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She stands about 5'6" and wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the four houses of cards on her torso. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this eastern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She got into the Shepherd business at a young age. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She struck the Shepherd job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: This man is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He's in love; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 220 gp.