Description: This late middle aged woman wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge and is in decent physical shape. She keeps her dark red hair in a pixie cut. Her white eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the south. 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. After a long history of fighting, Mastema and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Debt, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His red hair is long and unkept. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red garnet (130 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Jet (130 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a pastel coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a feathered hat upon her head. Her red fur is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Leaf grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is greedy; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Jade (160 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a yellow coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a top hat upon her head. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Coral (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His psionic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 400 pp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Coral (150 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'6". She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has dyed her greying black fur a little too much giving a sharp black color. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pelt studied abroad. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 6'2" when asserting herself. Her yellow fur, when down, is lengthy. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. 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 worked as a Herbalist like her father before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Job, Debt, Religious. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 300 pp. 1 Medium magic item.