Description: This woman has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 390 pp. Amethyst (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His first spouse was a Ruler, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shaena embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 40000 cp. Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is typically in his Ruler uniform. He wears his white hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Ruler. He struck the Ruler job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 190 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.