Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many green ritualistic tattoos. She dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a green coat with brown slacks. Her blonde hair is well kept. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has shaved his head bald. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Tailor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 90 gp. 3 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. He keeps his long white fur kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has moderate length rusty crest. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She was born in the east. In her 20th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and wears dark leathers with embroidery. She has a very tight haircut. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Persistence, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears a white shirt, with a brown mid length skirt with brown tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. She has slicked back brown hair. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Nature, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She has wavy silver hair. She has violet eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Murook was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. 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 has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a tan coat. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature rapier.

Motivation: To protect his home; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a jet on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His black fur is heavily combed to the right. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.