Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on her left side. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines violet.

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 has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 Laborer. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He wears his red hair down. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born in the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Heian's homeland. Heian decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heian fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born in the west to a Locksmith, Jarsali learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is dressed in a clean green cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'3" and wears a tan tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his broad tan hat.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of a Unemployed, who enjoyed hunting, Erevan was taken on many hunting expeditions. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 400 sp.