Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she likes to wear white tank tops with tan skirt. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 320 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. She has shaved her head bald. She has green eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She is a Slaad in disguise. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is an amazing painter.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has violet eyes and a brown hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Actor; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 340 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur is white and curly. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs. She has moderate length red hair. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. He is baby faced.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. In his 14th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 6'6". He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his longsword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Born to a Stylist, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 800 sp. 2 Holy water.