Description: This tall, slender woman tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her red fur is singed and shortened. 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 unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She has all her life been fascinated with singing.

History: Smoking was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears brown trousers with black and grey striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Kilia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Raymond was born with his mother's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 300 gp. Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 2'10" eastern man, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a red suit, black shirt, and violet tie. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Gerard studied abroad. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 500 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.