Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 3'3" and wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She found a children's book about a Gnome Aristocrat 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ellyjoybell fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tan collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: Gifted from a young age, Arannis studied abroad. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Arannis was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Enemies, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants, and she perpetually has her sai ready. With bright chestnut hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. 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 Cartwright. She has achieved small success as a Cartwright.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 9000 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her hair is cut close to her head. She is baby faced.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She takes great joy in being the best Detective in town.

History: She was born in a small plains village. A gifted student she started as a Ploughman, but she got bored and became a Detective. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and balancing her hectic life and new detective responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Job, Nature, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.