Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She is physically well-built. She keeps her black hair in a flapper bob. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nora grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Ideals: Justice, Joker. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Vlorn's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has worked as a Gardener like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She has shaved her head bald. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 10000 sp. Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: This woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her left hand. Her long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. A freak accident while working with her Barber father left her crippled. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 70 pp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a brown costume with the symbols of death on her torso. Her hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Whurdred hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: Whurdred hails from a village terrorized by drow. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Beggar work with an outfit from a few towns over. Beggar work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and a rival would like her out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 110 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with deerstalker hat. He keeps his long beige fur kept up in a rat tail. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: He has the majority of his body covered in plate. He is portly but not overly obese. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Dilettante business.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He 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. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 4000 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries with her a set of glaives on her belt, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She has no hair. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Military, Nature. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Barkeep they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Miller, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 370 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.