Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. She has no hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Gynk was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Performer. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a long auburn ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady hazel eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vani isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and retire the richest woman in the south

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is blonde and curly. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Hatae was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, white cloak. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 cp.