Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is wearing a long, tan cloak. Her head has been shaved. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the north to a Masseuse, Sumnes learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Masseuse hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available she will default to her sickle. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Philomena embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Philomena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Az-Rans was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He worked as a nervous Junk Dealer and found it very stressful. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Junk Dealer.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and balancing his hectic life and new junk dealer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Poor, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 pp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp).

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He likes to wear red tank tops with grey pants. His hair is long and golden with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shield.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (20 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She usually wears her brown robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. She has wavy yellow fur. Her eyes are likewise copper. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive, PTSD. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: White opal (900 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Black opal (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'3". She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. Her brown hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She takes great joy in being the best Map Maker in town.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She found a children's book about a Half-Orc Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and to protect her home

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Job, Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Rose (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, white shirt, and black tie. He sports a long blonde beard, and similarly colored long hair. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.