Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears a white collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Philomena was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: 3'2" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has shaved her head bald. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She uses divination through singing.

History: Born to a Herbalist, her father struggled to pay the bills. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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: To protect her home; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She stands about 3'1" and wears a white costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Portia embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Portia is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted arcane powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His brown hair is still thick. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rose (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her red hair is cut short. Her eyes are green.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Being a Sellsword kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: She was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 100 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She dresses like a well dressed Marshal does. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 54. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was born into a rich family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Marshal for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a weaver again

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.