Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is red, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. She keeps her black hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Hrathy 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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Orcs in Hrathy's homeland. Hrathy decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 9000 gp. Onyx (30 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Blue diamond (5000 gp). Blue sapphire (1100 gp). Amber (160 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull pastel iron scale mail. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 5'6" and muscular, this eastern man wears just a brown suit. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Raymond never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1700 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His auburn hair is cut short. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Ralf was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 300 sp.