Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a brown vest and prefers violet and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Nalaed hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her dancing career. A true patriot, Nalaed would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. Being born in the west, 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 west 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Doctor they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Roofer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Poor, Family. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Silver pearl (70 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp).

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is fiercely devoted to her mother, and views her mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: Makaria lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and she feels kind of lost in life

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 400 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Eida isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism, Artistic. Bonds: Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born in the west. 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's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant, Guardian. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She has a missing left arm. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Ilde is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Ilde was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Brown-green garnet (60 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She is renowned for her bright brown dresses and hats. Her black hair is wavy and long. She has a dull look in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has achieved small success as a Merchant.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

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 is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. After a long history of fighting, Ella and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and doesn't want to be a herbalist and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 320 gp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'0". He has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his white robe, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his feathered tan hat.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. A true patriot, Soveliss would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Soveliss hails from a village terrorized by giants. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

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

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has styled her lavender fur well, parting it to the right. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. After coming to the age of reason, Shifting took it upon herself to study the druidic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 2500 sp.