Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with pastel slacks. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

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 cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Ella alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it; and she wants revenge against dire rats

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Servant

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and white handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. She is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around her ears. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vonana was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, 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: To unite with her brother.

Ideals: Artistic, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her long white hair reaches down to her waist. She has blue eyes and a white hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Chenna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the south, 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. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoberyl (130 gp).