Description: She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Portia grew up listening to her father's many stories. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: Half-Elven compassion.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His hair is white and curly. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Fletcher. He has achieved small success as a Fletcher.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 350 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy red hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 5'5". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a long white beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Garl was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Military, Nature, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1600 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.