Description: She wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed flail, just in case. Her black crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raiann was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Raiann liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 220 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: An older woman who wears a yellow shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, she is not a threatening figure. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and someone believes her a fraud

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 3'1". She wears an entirely white suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A freak accident while working with her Bounty Hunter mother left her crippled. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This northern woman wears a tan shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and brown pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a Herbalist first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Chaedi was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She worked as a nervous Herbalist and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Herbalist for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

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

Possessions: 1500 sp. 3 Thunderstones. 2 Smokesticks. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: An older man who typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull tan iron scale mail, he is not a threatening figure. His black hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Traubon grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 120 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. He has gray eyes and a tan hat with a black feather.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Mentor, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a simple red robe with green stripes complete with hood. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Chenna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has moderate length black hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. She has white fur. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. A true patriot, Aura would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Aura was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Sage. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to be a shepherd again

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.