Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a long, white cloak. He has moderate length black hair. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Star rose quartz (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). White opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Rose (60 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large red jacket. She is physically well-built. She has no hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical, Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She is an epitome of beauty. With wild silver hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

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 tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This woman wears tan trousers with brown and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her auburn hair up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Salanop was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp. Malachite (7 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. She has slicked back golden hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is a Bather first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Bather. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and balancing her hectic life and new bather responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Insane, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 360 gp.