Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is renowned for her bright violet dresses and hats. Her silver hair is cut short. Her eyes are green and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Adrie was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Persistence, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 200 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is portly but not overly obese. Her fur is gray and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 sp. Chalcedony (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is renowned for her bright grey dresses and hats, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She has a long brown ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. The war was a terrible time for her, and Kilia does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Kilia was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Kilia abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Military, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (130 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). 2 Holy water.

Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He carries with him a set of kukris, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born into a rich family. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 20 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: 6'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a black coat with tan slacks. He has blue crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his red eyes.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Guard born in the past three hundred years. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born into a rich family. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. He has taken up work as a Guard and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand his business

Flaws: Lazy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Rich. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She is a Maurezhi in disguise. A gifted student she started as a Fisher, but she got bored and became a Guard. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Guard for hire.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: This woman wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her hair is white and curly. She has violet eyes and a tan hat with a red feather.

Personality: Orla hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Orla was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Religious, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a robe, a symbol of strength around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. He keeps his purple hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are black and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Balam was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born in the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Scribe.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 600 gp. Jet (110 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp).