Description: She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her gray fur is lengthy. Her eyes are yellow.

Personality: Gale speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her father. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered south to less war torn lands. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'2" and muscular, this eastern man is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His rusty crest is lengthy. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is cut short. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Andry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has wavy gray fur. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Fragrant was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Fragrant's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Fragrant and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a colorful flower in her blue hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Aym was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.