Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. Her beige fur, when down, is lengthy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Magnifying glass.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this southern woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft pastel waves gently in the breeze. Her yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving 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 comes from a rich southern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears pastel robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a rapier, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 300 sp. Star rose quartz (60 gp).

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'0" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. He has amber eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Dean fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 40 gp.