Description: A plain young-adult woman, she has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has silver hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Merla never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and many brigands want her driven away

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: In love, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: 3'5" and muscular, this eastern woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her head has been shaved. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Orla 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. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, In love. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 50 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Corkitron embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman likes to wear red tank tops with black skirt, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She sports a flattop hair cut. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Cora embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day she will do what she thinks is right.

History: Cora was born the youngest of three triplets. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Laborer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Laborer work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Laborer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and balancing her hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears professional attire. Her silver hair is heavily combed to the right. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. When Balifra reached her early adolescence her Dwarf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He wears his golden hair down. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her silver hair is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears long strands of ruby and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide her balding. She has green eyes and a grey hat with a black feather.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. Some 9 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Marastyr never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was taken from her home at a very young age. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Slave. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 130 gp.