Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars, marred by chocolates. Her hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1600 gp. Iolite (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Jet (140 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear tan tank tops with green pants. He has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His brown hair and beard is wavy and long. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. He has silver eyes.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Persistence, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her glaive, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her first spouse was a Guard, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears green trousers with brown and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his 12th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears just a red suit. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the east to a Painter, Ombul learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Human compassion; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 sp. Onyx (60 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his golden hair down. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born in the north. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 200 pp. Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. His hair is cut close to his head. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: This woman has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her pastel robe. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on her right hand. She wears a colorful flower in her blonde hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 10000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp).