Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look, and her gloved hand is found clutching a longbow. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Mara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Tailor and was forced into it by her family; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears baggy black pantaloons and a white scarf. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. Her rusty crest is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her mother was legitimate. She has worked as a Shepherd like her father before her.

Motivation: To protect her home; and balancing her hectic life and new shepherd responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a violet costume with the symbols of luck on his torso and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large golden tufts of hair around his ears. His blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Clerebold will drive conversation. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Extrovert, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and is dressed in a clean red cloak covering his clean studded leather. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Howard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. While he appears to be a normal Halfling, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 2000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he tends to wear a green poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His crest is gold and very short. He has red eyes and a green hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 800 pp. Zircon (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Amber (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Jade (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This eastern woman wears professional attire. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. 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: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is an epitome of beauty. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Darrow isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Aquamarine (1300 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Jade (60 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Sard (30 gp).