Description: A middle-aged woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft yellow waves gently in the breeze, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes are likewise black. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Disguise kit.

Description: This late middle aged woman wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress) and is in decent physical shape. Her gray fur is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. She wears large thick round spectacles.

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. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Flame was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Flame was born on a far northern mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Blacksmith. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Dilettante they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Blacksmith, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 380 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her white crest is smooth and relatively long. Her fierce gold 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 spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears bulky blue painted plate armor. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Navigator.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 5000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is blue, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. He has dyed his greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Trynnicus was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Trynnicus abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 100 sp. Jade (100 gp).

Description: This southern woman likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her black hair is singed and shortened. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 290 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She got into the Shipwright business at a young age. Her first spouse was a Sellsword, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Shipwright.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Shipwright and was forced into it by her family.

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her black hair down. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 40 gp. Solid gold idol (200 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Trym is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 70 gp.