Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in the south to a Performer, Avice learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Miner, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: This malnourished man dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a black coat with yellow slacks. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born in the south. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Junk Dealer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

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

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull violet iron scale mail. She has styled her blonde hair well, parting it to the left. She wears an eyepatch.

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 is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Joker, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She got into the Baker business at a young age. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Baker for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Banded mail. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her blonde hair is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Bardryn was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and usually wears his black robe and has his dagger always slung over his shoulder. He has wavy black crest. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was born in a small island village. 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. Being a Server kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Server

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 sp. Moss agate (9 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: She wears a brown coat over a black low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Vistra lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She moved out east to avoid the crime she committed. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 3000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and is typically in his Fortune-teller uniform. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her club. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to human people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 130 gp.