Description: She wears bulky red painted plate armor, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'1" when asserting herself. Her hair is golden and curly. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Nikki lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears brown painted combat armor at almost all times. Her golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a brown tunic with tan highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has blue eyes.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He wears dull grey sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his greataxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His silver hair is braided into rings. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He 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. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He wears his golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bucklal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Bucklal was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and expand his business

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 900 gp. Chalcedony (30 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a Mason, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aelar was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Religious, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a violet scarf. His hair is short and white. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Breastplate.