Description: She is wearing a long, grey cloak. She is portly but not overly obese. Her red hair is knotted and matted. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker grey hat.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. The war was a terrible time for her, and Helja does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Helja was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After months of barely getting by, Helja managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Aquamarine (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her brown hair up. Her blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 61. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2900 sp. Hematite (15 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish, Disease. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.