Description: This slender woman stands about 2'10". She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Willow embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Willow abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has achieved small success as a Fortune-teller.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Debt. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 800 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He is portly but not overly obese. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are white and perfect.

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 invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it

Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 3000 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears red trousers with white and red striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her black hair is braided into rings. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Baker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Harriet 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. 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 struck the Baker job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to be a painter again

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Citrine (70 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on her right side. She has dyed her greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dara grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A deep hatred of drow; and many drow want her driven away

Flaws: Racist, Selfish. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of gnolls once and for all.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp).