Description: She is lean but muscular and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born in the west. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 32000 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Thokk's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Thokk grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 90 pp. Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Guard. She has achieved small success as a Guard.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a worn and beaten armor. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Cook arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, In love, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.