Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull blue iron scale mail. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. She has gray eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. A true patriot, Valida would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Military, Rich. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: She prefers to wear blue pants and tee shirts. She carries with her a set of spears on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. She keeps her brown hair in a pixie cut. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vaina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: She wears a white collared shirt and black skirt. She accessorizes with a violet scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Vani isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Vani lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Bricklayer, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 600 sp. Red-brown spinel (90 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has slicked back golden hair. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. Pennie was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Fortune-teller. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His orange fur is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Flame fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 disdains her fellow northerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Disease, Insomniac, Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright grey suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Racist, Lazy, Insane. Bonds: Military, Has a crush. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Average lock.

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with pastel colored cloaks and clothing. He has dyed his greying white fur a little too much giving a sharp white color. He is baby faced.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Slave, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: This woman sports grey clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She was raised in a island tribe. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Banded mail.