Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her white hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Artin is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. 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. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Holy water. 3 Smokesticks.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a worn and beaten armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Junk Dealer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Fulbar was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Junk Dealer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Junk Dealer for hire.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to be a assassin again

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Heavy steel shield.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on her left hand. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is a great chef.

History: She got into the Ruler business at a young age. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Ruler responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her auburn hair is lengthy. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Crowbar. 1 Average lock.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears baggy black pantaloons and a tan scarf. She has wavy red hair. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Herbalist father left her crippled. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she's in love

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This southern man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His clothes are grease stained in places. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He disdains his fellow southerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and he will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. She wears her silver hair down. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She resents people who mock her appearance or her, so she has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Emen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Family, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a red shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her silver hair is wavy and long. Her skin is flawless and her green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lidda embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Barrister and found it very stressful. She has worked as a Barrister like her father before her.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to prove her worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. She is physically well-built. Her hair is red and very short. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Spy arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 120 gp.