Description: This malnourished woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This eastern woman wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her clothes are grease stained in places. With wild golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

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. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Rohesia was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. 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 has passion for adventuring and risk; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 500 gp. Jade (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Banded agate (11 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is cut close to his head. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Gomory was born on a far northern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Fisher. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Azurite (11 gp).

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (110 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 is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, violet shirt, and black tie. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Willow's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 sp.