Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She has a large red mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her tan robe. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. Verna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has dedicated herself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. She has done her best to style her blonde hair to look like a famous performer. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She got into the Unemployed business at a young age. 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 was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He carries with him a set of greataxes, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

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 always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Painter business.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This late middle aged man is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. He has wavy auburn hair. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Mormog has worked very hard to control his curse. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Damien was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 40 gp.