Description: She tends to wear a large brown jacket. She carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished scimitar as well. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Mardred was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Mardred abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Dondon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Dondon was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Philantrophist, Persistence. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She usually wears her red robe and has her glaive always slung over her shoulder. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly glaives and scythes. Her brown hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Forgetful. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short pastel dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. 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: A child with a great deal of music talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with her sister.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.