Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She tends to wear a large white jacket. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. The war was a terrible time for her, and Portia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She found a children's book about a Halfling Rogue 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and obtaining odd cultural half-orc artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Military, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and carries bastard swords. Her blonde hair is knotted and matted. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 500 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Godfrey was taken on many hunting expeditions. Godfrey was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Godfrey decided he wanted neither the life of his mother nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's attracted to the PC; and she's in love

Ideals: Disciplined, Athletic, Persistence. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 4 Antitoxin.