Description: He is in excellent shape and is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is short and black. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Horza was born the youngest of three triplets. After coming to the age of reason, Horza took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has wavy auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Hugolina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Hugolina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

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

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a fancy red dress. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 160 gp. Amber (120 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she prefers to wear flannel. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She got into the Apothecary business at a young age. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses like a well dressed Blacksmith does. Her hair is red and very short. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines green.

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. A true patriot, Euphemia would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When Euphemia reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 80 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). 1 Good lock.