Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. Her black hair is well kept. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nikki embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Nikki was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Shoemaker. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears a worn and beaten armor. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes giants are coming to abduct people. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. 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: She is greedy; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears professional attire. His brown hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 60 gp. Eye agate (5 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and he perpetually has his rapier ready. His blonde hair is long and unkept. His eyes are violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Cartwright. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He got into the Cartwright business at a young age. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 370 gp. 1 Silk rope.