Description: This malnourished woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed red hat.

Personality: Alain is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 sp. 2 Acid flasks.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. His red fur is braided into rings. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Pelt is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Pelt hails from a village terrorized by orcs. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 6000 cp. Jasper (40 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dee embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Dee was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In her 14th 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. After a long history of fighting, Dee and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by her family; and to reunite with her absent mother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 30 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Werydd alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and many giants want her driven away

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Nature, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 150 gp. 3 Thunderstones.