Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her hair is short and golden. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Valida was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Locksmith they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Spice Merchant, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a spice merchant and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Family, Rich, In love. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 160 gp. Red spinel (150 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Valida is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Born in the east to a Gardener, Valida learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She wants to get laid.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

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

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Watson was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Tailor. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Emmeline was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Hedonist, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.