Description: The light-skinned woman stands 3'2" and wears a tattered pair of loose red pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has wavy golden hair. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Portia 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. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Addict, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 50 gp. Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears baggy green pantaloons and a violet scarf. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Crown-heir who has hired him part-time. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Mamnen liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).

Description: 4'2" and muscular, this western man is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Beggar father left him crippled. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Beggar. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her golden hair is smooth and relatively long. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Superior lock.