Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Portia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 310 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her dark red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bhevek will drive conversation. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.