Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tattered old clothes. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. Vola enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Vola hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His green eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp).

Description: 2'11" and muscular, this eastern woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her hair is black and very short. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shaena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Shaena grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Shaena abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 800 sp. Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He likes to wear white tank tops with black pants. He wears a colorful flower in his black hair. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Architect. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She worked as a nervous Architect and found it very stressful. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Architect.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Architect responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.