Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Qualen is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Miner and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kite grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'3" and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has done her best to style her silver crest to look like a famous performer. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with violet slacks. His white hair is thinning but still full. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Ahvain wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 48000 sp.