Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. His beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Art has worked very hard to control his curse. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and he is greedy

Flaws: Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Shanairla was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Shanairla has worked very hard to control her curse. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a colorful flower in her silver hair. Her amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is mildly Halfling supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Spice Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Racist, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 130 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rose isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 13000 sp.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. Her hair is brown and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Tailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. Her crest is cut close to her head. She has gleaming, smiling gold eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. Her home and work are filled with various knick knacks she has acquired through the years. She cares a great deal for her adopted teenage son.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Her first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and she perpetually has her longsword ready. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She saw the violence of war and the aftermath so she converted to religion and dedicated herself to non-violence.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: PTSD, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). A small bag of saffron. (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His white eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, In love, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 400 sp. Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His head has been shaved. His eyes are hazel and beady.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a Mercenary, his father struggled to pay the bills. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Efferil grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Efferil. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.