Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her long silver hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Black star sapphire (500 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (90 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. Her white crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She has a dull look in her gold eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1400 pp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Rose (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (9 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a red shirt, with a green mid length skirt with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her hair is red and curly. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alain isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished axe as well. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. He has red eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Chem was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vaina studied abroad. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (3000 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes, and he perpetually has his bow ready. His copper crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insane. Occupation: Server

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 800 pp. Jacinth (3000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). White pearl (40 gp).

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. After a long history of fighting, Wella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 3300 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.