Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears her chestnut hair down. Her red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Gomory was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 9000 cp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has done his best to style his blue hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are black.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Armorer. He has worked as a Armorer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Slave, Poor, Job, Religious. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1500 sp.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is typically in his Performer uniform. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. He is baby faced.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. 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: Born in the east to a Performer, Igden learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He worked as a nervous Performer and found it very stressful. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Pearl was born on a far western plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Knight. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to protect her home

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a red shirt, with a blue mid length shorts with blue tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bertram embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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. After a long history of fighting, Bertram and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Poor, Debt. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy black suit, and he perpetually has his dagger ready. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. He is baby faced.

Personality: Ur-Masi is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. Ur-Masi enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Ur-Masi grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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 spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He tends to wear a large blue jacket. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She wears a tight fitting violet shirt and pants. She is physically well-built. Her black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Quillathe was born the youngest of three triplets. As a very small child her family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. Her father, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect her and cast a teleportation spell that whisked her away. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a fancy black suit. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He became a Doctor soon after.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 400 sp.