Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Gnomes.

History: She was raised in a desert tribe. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Orla took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 14000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver ewer (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a grey collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Coral (80 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A 5'0" western man, he likes to wear white tank tops with pastel pants. His golden hair is still thick. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the west to a Ruler, Snafû learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ruler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ruler work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To be a Beggar again.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 4000 gp. Chrysoprase (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings. Her head has been shaved. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Body Guard born in the past three hundred years. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and carries longswords. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born in a small desert village. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Gurdis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Joker. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold music box (2000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: 4'11" and muscular, this western woman wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a blue coat. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 gp. Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 600 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (12000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.