Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. She would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Elizabeth took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up warhammer and armor she uses now. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 120 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is typically in her Cook uniform. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Nyx wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Rogue, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student she started as a Knight, but she got bored and became a Cook. She has worked as a Cook like her mother before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Disciplined, Joker. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1600 sp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her head has been shaved. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Portia embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in the north. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her cinnamon fur is lengthy. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Rose (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Moss agate (13 gp).

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'3" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is wavy and long. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when she was still a young child. The gnolls captured her, and made her a slave and general play-thing. She was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to her deformed appearance. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she is content

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp).