Description: This woman is very fat, and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. She sports a flattop hair cut. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her mother. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the left. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: Katherine is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Hedonist. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a brown shirt, with a violet mid length shorts with violet tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length lavender fur. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

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

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He keeps his golden hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Ombul was born on a far eastern desert where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Stylist. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1400 gp. Chalcedony (70 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Azurite (9 gp).

Description: He tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Arannis was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Arannis's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Arannis never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, In love, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is knotted and matted. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Roge embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Roge was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: This man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His blue hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. 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: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Nature. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 28000 cp.

Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is black and very short. She is baby faced.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born in the east. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears bulky tan painted plate armor. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 100 gp. Sard (20 gp). 1 Bullseye lantern. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.