Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she has a crush on the local tanner

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. His hair is short and brown. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Guardian. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 40 pp. Jasper (50 gp).

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. Her silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 10000 cp.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly greataxes and scythes. Her auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 350 gp.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". She wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat, and her gloved hand is found clutching a club. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Through the years after Paela was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Paela's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: He wears a black tunic with brown highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. His red hair is unkempt and raggedy. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. The war was a terrible time for him, and Mantus does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 28000 cp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her cinnamon fur is still thick. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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; and she's looking for her big break

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her blonde hair is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She bought a hammer and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Greedy. Bonds: Family, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 300 sp. Red spinel (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light green in addition to tight pants. Her black hair is thinning but still full. Her silver unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Sorath speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and she's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 400 sp.