Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'8". She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. Her auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Portia lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Logical, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Blue quartz (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 310 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears professional attire. Her dark red hair is braided into rings. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. When Hecat reached her early adolescence her Tiefling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This western man is abnormally tall. He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His white hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bhevek will drive conversation. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down. His hair is cut close to his head. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is content; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 330 gp. 1 Chain shirt.