Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the east. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady and is in decent physical shape. Her moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a black costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is content

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Carter

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1100 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. She has styled her chestnut hair well, parting it to the left. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. At a young age her father died while driving off some dire rats. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sai use. 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. Malquis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by her family; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 100 gp.