Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. Her silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Cartwright for hire.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed bastard sword, just in case. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Passionate, Logical, Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her brown hair up. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pearl 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: Pearl was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to be a laborer again

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She carries with her a set of scythes on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her hair is chestnut and very short. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Kathra was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 30 pp.