Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His white hair is lengthy. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Kelter isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Kelter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears green painted combat armor at almost all times. She carries with her a set of bows, each one with a amber on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her crest is cut close to her head. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Savaran speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the north to a Mercenary, Savaran learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a white collared shirt and green skirt. She accessorizes with a red scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Orc conditions. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: She likes to wear blue tank tops with white skirt. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 800 pp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is physically well-built. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, he put together a working one.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She wears yellow painted combat armor at almost all times. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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 obsessed with her god.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Marshal arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This woman is very fat, and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in a small desert village. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. 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 is content; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Military. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: This woman is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her white fur down. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Ethereal will drive conversation. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Like her father and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Apothecary. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.