Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her black hair is greasy and uncared for. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Heather's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. Her blue hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has black eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shax studied abroad. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1500 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His hair is white and very short. He has amber eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. Bertram liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bertram fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He keeps his golden hair in a flapper bob. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the west to a Actor, Gomory learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 gp. White pearl (50 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor. She carries a battered scythe and tarnished hand crossbow as well. Her moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Salanop hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her singing career. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Salanop was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spy work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spy work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She struck the Spy job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 240 pp. Golden yellow topaz (900 gp).