Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She is portly but not overly obese. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She disdains her fellow southerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Aline fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He carries a battered monstrous two handed axe and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. His hair is white and curly. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: Trey lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Family, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 50 gp.