Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has done her best to style her auburn hair to look like a famous performer. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Portia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is typically in her Ruler uniform. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Born in the east to a Ruler, Syllin learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Syllin was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She wears a brown shirt, with a blue mid length skirt with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has wavy golden hair. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 20 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She dresses like a well dressed Barkeep does. Her crest is greying and her face has many wrinkles. 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: Havilar is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Havilar took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shortspear and armor she uses now. She tends to her Barkeep job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.