Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her crest is red and curly. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears long strands of amethyst and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has wavy silver hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. Barakas is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has wavy brown hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep white.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. 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. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Jasper (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Black pearl (700 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. Her golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Riswynn embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Riswynn was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 3'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Barkeep born in the past three hundred years. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family She moved out west to avoid the crime she committed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 500 gp.