Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length blue hair. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: Astaro 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. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Astaro was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears a green shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Ekemon took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up quarterstaff and armor he uses now. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 80 gp. Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Cockaby was born the youngest of three triplets. He found a children's book about a Gnome Paladin 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 became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'0" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is long and unkept. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Vola is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Vola was born on a far southern island where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Herbalist. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 300 sp.