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 red painted combat armor at almost all times. Her hair is short and golden. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Portia embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 210 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. Her blue hair is knotted and matted. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her red eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Vapula grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miner. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp. Tourmaline (70 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a white armored body suit, with a simple yellow line shooting up and back down. With bright red hair. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her broad white hat.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dayereth grew up listening to his mother's many stories. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Azurite (6 gp).