Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy golden hair. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Ostracized due to the martial powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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 feels kind of lost in life; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 900 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Coral (160 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His black eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Purson was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Purson liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1200 pp. Silver ewer (80 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available he will default to his morningstar. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Gerard speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Painter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1700 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Amber (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Jade (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a blue cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

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 loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her singing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 3000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her hair is short and red. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Arha lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Unemployed they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Crown-heir, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Spy arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Spy. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Jet (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'3" and is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has no hair. Her eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

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. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Dwarven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Dwarven doctor. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Dwarven compassion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: Black pearl (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Coral (160 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Jet (160 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.