Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. Her hair is long and chestnut with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has been saving her money to try and buy her brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shepherd and was forced into it by her family; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Persistence, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 gp. Red-brown spinel (80 gp).

Description: 4'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bounty Hunter and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. 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: A rival would like her out of the picture; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: Deep green spinel (140 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His blonde hair is thinning but still full. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature mace.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.