Description: This southern woman is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ethereal will drive conversation. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in a small island village. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature, Mentor. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a white vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her white boots flare out at the collars. She sports chestnut long hair. Her eyes are green.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Insane, Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a white wide-brimmed hat and white clothes. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Fulbar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Fulbar was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Ranger, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Ranger in service of a powerful lord somewhere. After coming to the age of reason, Fulbar took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1900 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and green handkerchief worn on her left side. Her fur is gray and very short. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This tall, slender man wears long strands of opal and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Flaws: Disease, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His gold eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has a very tight haircut. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Racist. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and black handkerchief worn on her right side. She has wavy golden hair. Her eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Finellen will drive conversation. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Tanner. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She carries a battered mace and tarnished shortbow as well. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Ploughman. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.