Description: Standing 5'6", this woman is dressed in earthy colors with a white and yellow handkerchief worn on her left side. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 68. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She comes from a rich western family. While she appears to be a normal Half-Orc, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Religious, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 700 sp. Eye agate (15 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears dull grey sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed scythe, just in case. Her red hair is wavy and long. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is a great chef.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Sorcerer who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. 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: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a grey costume with the symbols of luck on her torso. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: This woman is very fat, and is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her feathered tan hat.

Personality: She hates Gnomes with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the east. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, marred by beers. His brown hair is singed and shortened. His amber unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 3'3" eastern man, he is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. His golden hair is braided into rings. 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: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 240 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is obsessed with his god.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To clean up the streets.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She very much looks the part of a Priest. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Jane was born with her father's beautiful face. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Seamstress, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Job, Slave, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing music.

History: Nurkara 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. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered music. She bought a morningstar and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 280 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.