Description: She wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is violet, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. In her youth she was a Crown-heir, and wanted to be a champion fighter when she grew up. She was working during a period of war, and as one of the natives she lived in fear of joining the others in being slaughtered. She saw the brutality and swore off her fighting aspirations, taking her younger sister on her back after seeing her parents die, and fled the country. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Joker, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 3100 gp. Malachite (13 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'8" and wears a blue vest and prefers white and red shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Sapply is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. While he appears to be a normal Gnome, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Depressed. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). 1 Full Plate. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Banded mail. 1 Full Plate.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a violet tunic with black highlights, and long grey pants that bunch up around her shoes. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Roofer, Sariel learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has worked as a Roofer like her father before her.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Military. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her orange fur, when down, is lengthy. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Baker. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Adventurer; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Jade (130 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'7" when asserting herself. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Spice Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Spice Merchant work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Job, Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her head has been shaved. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Athletic, Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a white tunic with violet highlights, and long yellow pants that bunch up around her shoes, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has white hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Georgina isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Georgina was born with her mother's beautiful face. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She bought a lance and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Impeccable, Opinionated. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 120 pp.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she likes to wear red tank tops with black skirt. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jo isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Jo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Sellsword work with an outfit from a few towns over. Sellsword work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has several tiny opal earrings on each ear.

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 invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Seraphina grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Darkwood Buckler. 1 Half-Plate.