Description: She wears just a tan suit. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is mildly Gnome supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She found a children's book about a Gnome Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and halfling compassion

Flaws: Racist, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His green crest is heavily combed to the right. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the north. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. Her silver hair is knotted and matted. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Painter but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She's also a talented Bricklayer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She wants revenge against gnolls; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Sardonyx (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 4'11" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His silver hair is still thick. His gray eyes peer out from beneath his wide-brimmed tan hat.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and to unite with his sister

Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

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

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Hourglass.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a black coat over a pastel low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born in the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Marry her sister to traveling adventurers; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp).

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is portly but not overly obese. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Lia was born the youngest of three triplets. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Religious, Family, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (7 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rose (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Her silver eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Lilith abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature halberd.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Engraver but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Ivellios was born with his mother's beautiful face. A gifted student he started as a Butcher, but he got bored and became a Engraver. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is content; and balancing his hectic life and new engraver responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: An older woman who wears light armors faded through time and improper care, she is not a threatening figure. She has wavy red hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item.