Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a long, red cloak. Her brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jasmine embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. A true patriot, Jasmine would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Violet garnet (200 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'3". She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her black hair is thinning but still full. She has violet eyes.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Barbena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Gardener and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears tattered old clothes. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Astar grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. 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: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 70 gp. Chrysoberyl (60 gp).

Description: He is a husky man, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Paelias is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 700 sp.