Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'9". She wears white trousers with tan and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts, and her gloved hand is found clutching a pickaxe. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage daughter.

History: Portia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She prefers to wear yellow clothing when she does not wear armor. Her white hair is heavily combed to the right. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Syllin will drive conversation. She is a great chef.

History: Syllin 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 parents enrolled her in a Expert school at a young age so that she could practice her druidic talents. She guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, blue shirt, and white tie. Her hair is golden and very short. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. When Eloise reached her early adolescence her Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. 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: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a tight green one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She wears her rusty crest up. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. 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. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (400 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Hematite (8 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Zircon (60 gp).