Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He usually wears his grey robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His hair is white and curly. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Gifted from a young age, Vondal studied abroad. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 3 Thunderstones.

Description: Standing 2'10", this woman wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her hair is long and black with streaks of red, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She's also a talented Performer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest woman in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man likes to wear white tank tops with brown pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. His gray eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pikar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Pikar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born in a small plains village. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 50 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a greatsword, but if one is not available she will default to her shortbow. She wears her golden hair down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Blacksmith. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east to a Blacksmith, Symma learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Blacksmith work with an outfit from a few towns over. Blacksmith work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. Her white crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. She wears a mask on her face.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Dentratha grew up listening to her father's many stories. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and an old rival family wants her found

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He got into the Bounty Hunter business at a young age. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and revenge

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Nature, Enemies, Debt. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is brown and very short. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Logical, Optimist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Darkwood Buckler.