Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ermina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gifted student she started as a Courier, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She prefers to wear flannel. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born in the west. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Jade (40 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His long blonde hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Performer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: The child of a Bellfounder, who enjoyed hunting, Bertram was taken on many hunting expeditions. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has achieved small success as a Performer.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his longbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She is renowned for her bright black dresses and hats. She has shaved her head bald. Her skin is flawless and her violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 sp. Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.