Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears suspenders and blue workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy blue leather apron most of the time. She has no hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Malachite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp).

Description: 2'8" and muscular, this northern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Paela isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Paela abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. Being a Fortune-teller kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This southern man tends to wear a large green jacket. His clothes are grease stained in places. His bronze crest is unkempt and raggedy. His gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Ildrex is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses like a well dressed Detective does. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His green eyes peer out from beneath his small tan hat.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Detective. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Job, Family, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his cinnamon fur in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing singing.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Aura learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has achieved small success as a Masseuse.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Masseuse responsibilities is difficult; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 110 gp. Red spinel (120 gp).