Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. She wears a red costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She has wavy silver hair. Her eyes are green.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Willow grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Willow. Being a Stableman kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30000 cp. Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Ernest's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her right hand. Her hair is red and curly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Irann is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Criminal record. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (700 gp).