Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Engraver arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Hlin never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Shy, Selfish, Racist. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is typically in his Hunter uniform. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Sporting a blonde mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. He has a dull look in his amber eyes.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Himo was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Slave. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 1700 gp.

Description: This woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized aquamarine on her left hand. Her red hair is thinning but still full. She has green eyes and a violet hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born in a small desert village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy green pantaloons and a grey scarf. He sports a flattop crest cut. His red eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Torinn grew up listening to his father's many stories. He found a children's book about a Dragonborn Commoner who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. During his travels, Torinn and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Torinn discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Torinn fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Terse, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 220 gp. 1 Small steel mirror.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She usually wears her blue robe and has her sword always slung over her shoulder. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gifted student she started as a Bather, but she got bored and became a Brewer. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and regain custody of her son

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Disease. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She wears a colorful flower in her white fur. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Quick's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. 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 blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 36000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears professional attire. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the plains to a summer home near a old dungeon. He would wander through that old dungeon and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the plains due to the painful memories there. Marbas took refuge in the old dungeon and found the beat up whip and armor he uses now. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 9000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a green armored body suit, with a simple grey line shooting up and back down. His purple hair has been sun bleached extensively. His ears are large.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: Leucis lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Now he works as a painting tutor during his time off.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 1300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She keeps her auburn hair in a pixie cut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Chaedi was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1600 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (70 gp).