Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her fur is cut close to her head. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Dagger was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. In her 13th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Dagger alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Enemies, Poor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. 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: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and carries shields. Her crest is short and silver. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Healer but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Pacifist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Black opal (1600 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Amber (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has no crest. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. After a long history of fighting, Jheri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2400 gp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His golden hair is long and unkept. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Wiggan isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 500 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has no hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Silvo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears suspenders and red workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has hazel eyes and a red hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is greedy

Ideals: Optimist, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her silver hair is long and unkept. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Lilli was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with green slacks. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Nature. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 130 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp).