Description: She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Cask was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. 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: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His auburn hair is heavily combed to the right. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spice Merchant arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: She wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available she will default to her hammer. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Kabbarg was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Guardian. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: 4'7" and muscular, this eastern woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. She sports golden long hair. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Courier arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Through the years after Ielenia was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ielenia's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 cp. Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Backpack.