Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is short and red. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the north to a Ploughman, Philomena learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Cartwright, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Ploughman soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand her business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. She has a very tight haircut. She has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 2400 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'1", this man wears dull green sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. His crest is brass and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gold.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing his hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a morningstar on her belt. She is portly but not overly obese. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Shepherd. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born in the east. Ostracized due to the druidic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Orcs became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Emen fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Tourmaline (140 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). 1 Magnifying glass. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.