Description: This slender woman stands about 6'2". She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Herbalist. Her crest is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She tends to her Herbalist job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 20 pp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: She wears a tattered pair of loose tan pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She is portly but not overly obese. She has dyed her greying white hair a little too much giving a sharp white color. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She got into the Armorer business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: Standing 5'4", this woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Griselda's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Griselda is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her mother. Griselda 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 left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a tattered pair of loose black pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. His fierce silver eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Marbas was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered north to less war torn lands. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Pacifist, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she typically wears white cloth garments or leather armor. Her top hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Disciplined, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Jade (120 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.