Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her moppish chestnut hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed blue hat.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Baker but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Chalcedony (50 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: She is a husky woman, who dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. Her hair is silver and curly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Philomena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. She has styled her bronze crest well, parting it to the right. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Shepherd but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is a mite stocky and tends to wear a large brown jacket. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants his loneliness to end

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Has a crush, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered violet stockings. He is portly but not overly obese. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is mildly Human supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 10000 cp. Moonstone (70 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. His silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tod fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His hair is silver and very short. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hupe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A true patriot, Hupe would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Hupe reached his early adolescence his Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. 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. Hupe fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She very much looks the part of a Mortician. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

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 moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She dropped out of school to support her sick father, and resented it. She became a Mortician soon after.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to unite with her brother

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 sp.