Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, marred by teas. Her white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing tan cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is in excellent shape and typically wears blue cloth garments or leather armor. Her brown hair is braided into rings. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Military, Poor, Guardian. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he usually wears his tan robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. He has chestnut hair. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Justice, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Jasper (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She keeps her silver hair in a flapper bob. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: 4'9" and muscular, this southern woman tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her red hair is singed and shortened. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. 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: To get a good night's sleep; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft grey waves gently in the breeze. Sporting a chestnut mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Map Maker who has hired him part-time. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He comes from a rich western family. His first spouse was a Carpenter, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Flaws: Impulsive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His hair is purple, silky, and of moderate length. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Sellsword born in the past three hundred years. The war was a terrible time for him, and Iados does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He worked as a nervous Sellsword and found it very stressful. He became a Sellsword soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1000 cp. Golden pearl (60 gp). 2 Smokesticks.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull green iron scale mail. He has no hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 gp. 2 Tanglefoot bags.