Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Her black hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of the sun god on his torso. His white fur is matted, messy, and big. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. 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.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 600 pp. Blue quartz (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Rose (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she likes to wear brown tank tops with violet skirt. Her white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born at the edge of vast forest. 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: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 390 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Amber (50 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear green clothing when she does not wear armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her dark red hair is still thick. Her black eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Through the years after Astaro was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Astaro's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She bought a bastard sword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (8 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with violet slacks. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the left. He has red eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Pelaios will drive conversation. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.