Description: An older woman who prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes illithids are coming to abduct people. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nora is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born in the west. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and a strong sense of loyalty to dragonborn people

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 140 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She wears an eyepatch.

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. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nikki does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

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

Possessions: Chalcedony (20 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Curran embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has all his life been fascinated with singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Curran was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her white crest in a pixie cut. Her skin is flawless and her gold eyes scan people very quickly.

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. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Harann has worked very hard to control her curse. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 22000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is light but he possesses many red ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He wears his blonde hair up. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Kody was born with his father's beautiful face. Kody was born on a far western island where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Navigator. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.