Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, In love, Attractive. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is white and very short. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's attracted to the pc

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Religious, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. Black pearl (200 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Gennal was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gennal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 210 gp. Deep green spinel (40 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear flannel, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. 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: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 16th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. After a long history of fighting, Riswynn and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: In love, Job, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Brown-green garnet (130 gp).