Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a shortspear on her belt. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Blacksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear violet clothing when she does not wear armor. With wild chestnut hair. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arara grew up listening to her father's many stories. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, In love, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She very much looks the part of a Masseuse. She has purple hair. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was born in a small island village. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to her current location. 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: Expand her business.

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Job, In love, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: She sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. She sports a flattop crest cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Thava was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A serious injury left her mother unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm mother. 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: Her religion dominates her actions; and to pay off her debts

Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Moss agate (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp).