Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tattered old clothes. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

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 seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: Born to a Crown-heir, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Persistence, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Black star sapphire (1600 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Sard (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Star ruby (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, he wears white trousers with black and green striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His hair is short and golden. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fargas embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He found a children's book about a Halfling Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 1600 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1300 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her ceremonial dagger, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barkeep work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barkeep work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (15 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her lavender fur has been sun bleached extensively. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a Blacksmith, her father struggled to pay the bills. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who tends to wear a large tan jacket. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Leshanna will drive conversation. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

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. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and money/treasure

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 6000 gp. Eye agate (11 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Sard (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Amber (100 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears professional attire. With bright auburn hair. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Disease, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Sporting a auburn mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 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. 1 Minor magic item.