Description: She wears just a blue suit. She carries with her a set of greataxes on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Her hair is red and very short. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 600 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp).

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 large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes peer out from beneath her small brown hat.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She comes from a rich western family. 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. 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: She has money and likes to spend it; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a kukri on her belt. She has wavy black crest. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Cartwright hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries a battered morningstar and tarnished longsword as well. His hair is cut close to his head. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Jade (60 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.