Description: She wears brown leather gloves, a brown jacket, and tight pants, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'11" when asserting herself. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Dwarves in Torbera's homeland. Torbera decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Malachite (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around her neck, and a mace on her belt. She wears her brown hair down. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Herleva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Herleva took it upon herself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Family, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears tattered old clothes. He has no hair. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Howard hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has moderate length red crest. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: Gesrethe was born with her mother's beautiful face. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Blacksmith hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and expand her business

Flaws: Selfish, Forgetful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 11000 sp. Jet (40 gp). Amber (40 gp). White opal (500 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This western woman wears a tan collared shirt and brown skirt. She accessorizes with a black scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He carries with him a set of longswords on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He keeps his long silver hair kept up in a rat tail. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kothûg studied abroad. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Kothûg fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Passionate, Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp).

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her crest is blue, silky, and of moderate length. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Jheri has worked very hard to control her curse. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Depressed, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Attractive. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She stands about 6'5" and is typically in her Mayor uniform. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her red crest is thinning but still full. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in a small island village. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has achieved small success as a Mayor.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult.

Bonds: Job, Family, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 230 pp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).