Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'10" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His blonde hair is cut short. This hazel eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. Rael abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Nature, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 pp. Fire opal (600 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. Her fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Kallista speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kallista was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is typically in her Shipwright uniform. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west to a Shipwright, Hrathy learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her parents enrolled her in a Expert school at a young age so that she could practice her martial talents. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 190 gp. Emerald (500 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She carries with her a set of bows on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She wears her auburn hair down. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. 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 desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. White pearl (40 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).