Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 5'7" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her first spouse was a Barrister, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Nature, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a monstrous two handed axe on his belt. He wears his auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. His amber eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Burto will drive conversation. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Mason

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Depressed, Impulsive, Insane. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 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 blue cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 1900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Barber and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and her religion dominates her actions

Flaws: Sensitive, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 12000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. Her long white fur is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her blue eyes dart from person to person.

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 also has developed a complete distrust of the Bather profession.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. After a long history of fighting, Kite and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp).

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. This blue eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Apothecary, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.