Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. Her hair is short and chestnut. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Gifted from a young age, Wella studied abroad. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'10". He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants, and his gloved hand is found clutching a bastard sword. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Jade (150 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Coral (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Bilbron was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His black fur is thinning but still full. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Sun liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black trousers with white and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heskan grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a club on her belt. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her lavender fur is lengthy. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her small brown hat.

Personality: Left-Handed speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She got into the Stylist business at a young age. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to be a healer again

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born into a rich family. Through the years after Thorin was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Thorin's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 100 gp. Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Citrine (70 gp).