Description: She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a pickaxe, but if one is not available she will default to her halberd. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her halberd, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. Sporting a black mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is a great chef.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His red hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Aldous was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Paladin, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Paladin in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This man is wearing a long, red cloak. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair is golden and curly. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born in the east to a Shepherd, Radomir learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shepherd work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shepherd work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull tan iron scale mail. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. The war was a terrible time for her, and Aym does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in the east. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is dressed in earthy colors with a green and pastel handkerchief worn on her left side. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She keeps her bronze crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes are gold and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Cynical, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.