Description: This malnourished woman typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. She has done her best to style her beige fur to look like a famous performer. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her small pastel hat.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, River has worked very hard to control her curse. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bather. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she has a crush on the local bather

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She keeps her red hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thea embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the east to a Hunter, Thea learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 10 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to be a navigator again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 150 gp. Silver pearl (110 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a grey shirt, with a white mid length skirt with white tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her feathered grey hat.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Dariff studied abroad. 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 would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This western man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull white iron scale mail. His clothes are grease stained in places. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Aldous was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 120 gp. Freshwater pearl (4 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Engraver uniform. His bronze crest is thinning but still full. He has gold eyes.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Vrondiss was born with his mother's beautiful face. The family's rival house kidnapped his sister with the intent that his sister marry their son to gain control of contested properties. He tends to his Engraver job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: To be a Tanner again.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Family, Attractive. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears a Stetson hat to hide his balding. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. Rose (50 gp).

Description: This woman wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tordrid fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a grey vest and prefers red and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: She was born into a rich family. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Human, and stands approximately 6'2". He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side, and his gloved hand is found clutching a glaive. He has shaved his head bald. 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: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. 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. His addictions have taken their toll on his wallet, and he has found himself with a great deal of debt owed.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Debt, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 sp.