Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'6" and is typically in her Map Maker uniform. Her silver hair is braided into rings. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Gifted from a young age, Joan studied abroad. A gifted student she started as a Mason, but she got bored and became a Map Maker. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and balancing her hectic life and new map maker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. His red hair is cut short. He has violet eyes and a grey hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

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. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and to be a cook again

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Religious, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: This man tends to wear a large white jacket, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has wavy golden hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ombul embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He uses divination through singing.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He found a children's book about a Halfling Ranger who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 pp. White opal (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: He wears a violet coat over a yellow low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon his head, and he perpetually has his longsword ready. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. He has gray eyes.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. 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: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. A freak accident while working with his Bowyer father left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 11000 cp. Zircon (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

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. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Guardian. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 sp. Banded agate (9 gp). Iolite (60 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is dressed in an above average manner. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 390 gp.

Description: He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and carries greatswords. His blue hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Mordai lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a white vest and prefers green and white shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished sai as well. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Dharg and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 48000 sp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Thunderstones. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. His silver hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Raymond hails from a village terrorized by giants. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp).