Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is short and black. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Nikki 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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Tiefling, and stands approximately 4'10". She wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her hammer with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and her gloved hand is found clutching a hammer. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her black eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She bought a hammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Revenge; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears yellow trousers with grey and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. With a patchy chestnut beard and wild chestnut hair. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Gifted from a young age, Peter studied abroad. 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 Shepherd. Some 2 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Peter never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: To be a Sellsword again; and balancing his hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Job, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She usually wears her white robe and has her shield always slung over her shoulder. She carries a battered greatsword and tarnished shield as well. Her hair is long and white with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Willow was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Adept, 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 Adept in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.