Description: She stands about 5'5" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she's in love

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is black and curly. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 3'0" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray 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. Her job bores her to no end. She has decided to make it more interesting.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is her passion; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 pp.