Description: 5'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. He has dyed his greying orange fur a little too much giving a sharp orange color. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Shoemaker 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. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 2200 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and she perpetually has her hammer ready. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Elama was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is cut short. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Andry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has wavy gray fur. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Fragrant was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Fragrant's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Fragrant and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist, Antagonistic. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She stands about 6'1" and wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a sai, but if one is not available she will default to her shortspear. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears a colorful flower in her blue hair. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. A friendly and beautiful Tiefling, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Aym was born with her mother's beautiful face. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 sp. Aquamarine (1400 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. 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 has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to orcs demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears baggy brown pantaloons and a pastel scarf. She has done her best to style her lavender fur to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the north to a Sculptor, Cloak learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Family, Job. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears professional attire. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has violet eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Map Maker profession.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and balancing his hectic life and new laborer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 800 gp. Jasper (60 gp).