Description: She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and lances. Her fur is cut close to her head. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and balancing her hectic life and new miner responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His crest, while still mostly rusty, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is cut short. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Andry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.