Description: This light-skinned female wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is singed and shortened. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Pennie was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His red crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Some 4 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Kiirith never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Military, Nature. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Onyx (40 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her broad grey hat.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She got into the Merchant business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by brigands. Kathra was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She carries with her a set of quarterstaffs on her belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. Her black hair is matted, messy, and big. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Naivara grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Elf Monk who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 360 gp. 3 Smokesticks.