Description: A 4'9" northern woman, she usually wears her violet robe and has her greataxe always slung over her shoulder. Her golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Anne is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: To protect her home; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Family, Guardian. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 60 gp. Azurite (16 gp).

Description: She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized white coat. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has black hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. After coming to the age of reason, Jo took it upon herself to study the divine arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She was granted divine powers by her dying sister.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 140 gp. Rhodochrosite (9 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Humans. His skin is dark but he possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His white hair, when down, is lengthy. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Family, Nature, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor. His gold crest has been sun bleached extensively. He is baby faced.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is a great chef.

History: Salasar hails from a village terrorized by goblins. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Locksmith. He's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and many goblins want him driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. Her head has been shaved. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She uses divination through singing.

History: Nalaed was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She worked as a nervous Spy and found it very stressful. She has achieved small success as a Spy.

Motivation: To end her boredom.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 600 sp. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a robe, a symbol of her god around her neck, and a scythe on her belt. She is an epitome of beauty. She has styled her brown hair well, parting it to the right. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Althaea was born with her father's beautiful face. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end.

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 4 Thunderstones.

Description: She stands about 5'5" and wears a blue shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her ears are large.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Baelitae was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Sorcerer, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Sorcerer in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Baelitae abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has dedicated herself to building a better world.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 90 gp. Silver pearl (120 gp).

Description: She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her head has been shaved. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Artistic, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: She wears a worn and beaten armor, and carries longswords. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Miller born in the past three hundred years. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Miller. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 20 pp.