Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and violet, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by chocolates. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

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. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tabaxi people; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 6'4". She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She has done her best to style her bronze crest to look like a famous performer. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Greedy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, and is pretty ugly. She has a long chestnut ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the west. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 150 gp. 1 Masterwork manacles.

Description: This northern woman wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She has done her best to style her blue hair to look like a famous performer. She has white eyes and a black hat with a violet feather.

Personality: She is a Body Guard first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She works hard and plays hard.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Religious, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 40 pp. Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Mozfel lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has amber eyes.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Thamior 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 has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortbow.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: This man loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing poetry.

History: He got into the Masseuse business at a young age. He worked as a nervous Masseuse and found it very stressful. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears a black shirt, with a tan mid length skirt with tan tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She has wavy blue hair. This red eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: This woman loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. 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: She comes from a rich northern family. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tabaxi companion (her 'brother'). She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 50 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses in white turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with red slacks, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: Vorka speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: She was born in the west. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 200 sp.