Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she usually wears her red robe and has her flail always slung over her shoulder. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anne embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Religious, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She is an average looking northern female in her early mid-life. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born in the north. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying north to reunite her family. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1900 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is renowned for her bright white dresses and hats. She sports chestnut long hair. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Bilga 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. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Blue diamond (3000 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears grey trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His chestnut hair is still thick. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Kilvar is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This malnourished woman wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has a long blonde ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are likewise violet. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She found a children's book about a Halfling Rogue 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear red clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Bulzo hails from a village terrorized by drow. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). 1 Superior lock. 1 Backpack.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. With wild black hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Beatrice embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Beatrice hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Because her father participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. She was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented her and her mother from journeying east to reunite her family. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 9000 cp. Rock crystal (80 gp).