Description: This exceptionally lanky woman usually wears her black robe and has her halberd always slung over her shoulder. Her brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Painter and was forced into it by her family; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Religious, Family. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 110 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and balancing his hectic life and new herbalist responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with black colored cloaks and clothing. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her white hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Through the years after Engong was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Engong's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Fire opal (500 gp). Onyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. He wears his red hair up in a very large beehive style do. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Thorin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Thorin 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 Thorin. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.