Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She's also a talented Fletcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. She is bald on top and has large white tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes are gray and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She has all her life been fascinated with writing.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has never given up on her writing dream.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a black broad hat and black clothes. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Damaia embodies much of what other species detest in the Tieflings. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Damaia was born with her mother's beautiful face. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by orcs. Damaia was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the orcs.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears baggy green pantaloons and a pastel scarf. Her hair is silver and curly. Her white eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Mastema took it upon herself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Being a Beggar kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. She has styled her dark red hair well, parting it to the left. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She was granted divine powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: He is an average looking northern male in his early mid-life. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. His eyes are likewise green.

Personality: He is a Gardener first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 2000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a simple red robe with blue stripes complete with hood. His brown hair is lengthy. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Jeweler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He's also a talented Cartwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, blue cloak. He wears his red hair up. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jabbie isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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 money and likes to spend it; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 360 gp.