Description: An older woman who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, she is not a threatening figure. With wild red hair. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 400 sp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp).

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nora embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Nora hails from a village terrorized by drow. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered dancing. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and she desires to right it.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His brown hair is braided into rings. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Forcas has worked very hard to control his curse. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 60 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Sard (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: This man is renowned for his bright green suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the right. His white eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Tethren lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. 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: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Peridot (50 gp). Jet (100 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). Hematite (5 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moss agate (5 gp).

Description: She stands about 5'10" and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Butcher arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has worked as a Butcher like her father before her.

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

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 80 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She sports blue clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears her golden hair down. She has green eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She was born in the east. Jarsali 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. Jarsali 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 left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A 5'0" northern man, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Cory was born with his father's beautiful face. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 150 gp. Silver pearl (130 gp).