Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'0". She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down, and her gloved hand is found clutching a morningstar. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bella will drive conversation. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Bella is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Bella was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 pp. Black opal (1000 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern gal figured out how to best use her charms to convince people to do what she wants. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Shoemaker. She bought a scimitar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Black star sapphire (600 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Hematite (16 gp).

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He carries a battered quarterstaff and tarnished scythe as well. His crest is white, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Kaladan was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). 1 Medium 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 loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around her ears. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is a great chef.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a large cave. She would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Abalaba took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. She bought a greatsword and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 20000 cp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is portly but not overly obese. Her silver crest is thinning but still full. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His head has been shaved. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Alexandrite (1100 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is an amazing painter.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. Reynard was born on a far eastern mountains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Scribe. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears tattered old clothes. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She got into the Doctor business at a young age. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Nature. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with blue slacks. She is an epitome of beauty. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. Her brown eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Paela hails from a village terrorized by giants. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by giants. Paela was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the giants.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 20000 sp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Jade (70 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Zircon (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.