Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of luck around her neck, and a shield on her belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'8" when asserting herself. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her ears are large.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered writing. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'10" and is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He wears his auburn hair down. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Robert was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Poor, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with red lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. He has green eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Joser was born the youngest of three triplets. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is well dressed, constantly wearing a green suit, blue shirt, and grey tie. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His crest is green and curly. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: Maagog was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has achieved small success as a Blacksmith.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and expand his business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Shy, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 150 pp.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is wearing a long, green cloak. Her hair is blue and curly. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. The war was a terrible time for her, and Astaro does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Religious, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her hair is long and silver with streaks of brown, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. 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 raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. 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: She is content; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears a yellow shirt with thin white vertical stripes and grey pants. She is an epitome of beauty. She has styled her white hair well, parting it to the right. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Sumnes was born on a far eastern forest where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Shepherd. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 90 gp. Amber (40 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a white coat. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: Born to a Fletcher, her father struggled to pay the bills. Ilga was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Scribe. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Scribe for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Scribe responsibilities is difficult; and expand her business

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is wearing a long, yellow, dusty cloak. She has wavy red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Helen wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Sorcerer, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Helen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Her first spouse was a Courier, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Bullseye lantern.