Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. 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: Born to a Weaver, her father struggled to pay the bills. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Sage for the past few years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Alston was born with his father's beautiful face. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

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 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 is a Lamia in disguise. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 2200 sp.

Description: She usually wears her black robe and has her warhammer always slung over her shoulder. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her eyes are a pleasant red.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east. Nuthra was born on a far eastern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shepherd. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 150 gp.