Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. Vorka is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying south to reunite her family. She's also a talented Sculptor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Bonds: Enemies, Family, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2600 gp.

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Shamil was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears skinny pants and wears a red and white robe with the hood down. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bertram isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a Detective, his father struggled to pay the bills. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted psionic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: She dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with grey slacks, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. She has wavy dark red hair. Her eyes are black and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is a great chef.

History: Ea was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Cleric, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Cleric in service of a powerful lord somewhere. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Pink pearl (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.