Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". She wears long strands of aquamarine and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and her gloved hand is found clutching a warhammer. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 300 gp. White pearl (90 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Her hair is short and silver. She has violet eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Artin was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Artin decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Weaver and was forced into it by her family; and she has a crush on the local barrister

Bonds: Family, In love, Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has achieved small success as a Brewer.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 gp. Jade (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are amber.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: Standing 5'0", this woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Grigi has worked very hard to control her curse. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Cook. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 pp. A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Gold and ruby ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Akta hails from a village terrorized by drow. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This woman wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She keeps her long white crest kept up in a rat tail. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she is greedy

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: Just what you see.