Description: He stands about 2'11" and is wearing a long, white cloak. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is long and unkept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thorpe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 300 sp. Moss agate (12 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her tied-back hair is silver. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Ridaro was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Warrior who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was granted arcane powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with brown slacks. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Caramip was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Expert, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Expert in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Caramip abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. She keeps her chestnut hair in a flapper bob. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. At a young age her mother died while driving off some brigands. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in greatsword use. 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: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Deep green spinel (100 gp).