Description: This woman stands a little under 3'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tawna embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. 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 poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Tawna alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and many dire rats want her driven away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 700 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. She has purple hair. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Courier. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with white slacks, marred by chocolates. He has black hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He bought a morningstar and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A gifted student she started as a Servant, but she got bored and became a Butcher. 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: Wants to open a new tavern; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 5000 cp.