Description: Standing 3'10", this woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when drow swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. In her 16th year, her parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Balifra alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a deep hatred of drow

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 140 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Brown-green garnet (100 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'0" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dench was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He found a children's book about a Half-Orc Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20000 cp. Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a simple yellow robe with grey stripes complete with hood. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Criminal record. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and carries scimitars. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ishgha studied abroad. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Architect work with an outfit from a few towns over. Architect work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ishgha fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and balancing his hectic life and new architect responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.