Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. Her red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. Pearl enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Pearl was born the youngest of three triplets. In her 15th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Pearl alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Pearl was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She wears her brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (4 gp).

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull pastel iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His long chestnut hair reaches down to his waist. He has blue eyes and a yellow hat with a pastel feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. 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: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: In love, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is wearing a long, white cloak. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her tied-back hair is golden. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She takes great joy in being the best Junk Dealer in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ovak was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Junk Dealer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Junk Dealer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Spice Merchant they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Junk Dealer, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Joker, Athletic. Bonds: Slave, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 gp.