Description: This late middle aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her falchion with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Bella's homeland. Bella decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. With bright golden hair. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Philomena's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Philomena was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Military. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Her auburn hair is braided into rings. She has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her first spouse was a Miller, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Military. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His golden hair is knotted and matted. His skin is flawless and his brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Herbalist, his father struggled to pay the bills. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Poor, Slave, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She carries with her a set of ceremonial daggers on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. Her scarlet crest is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Synthrin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dragonborns. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Locksmith business.

History: Gifted from a young age, Synthrin studied abroad. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She likes to wear red tank tops with tan skirt. Her broad hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born in a small island village. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is her passion; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp. Malachite (10 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her bronze crest is long and unkept. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Stylist, who enjoyed hunting, Nuthra was taken on many hunting expeditions. Her father took her hunting and taught her how to get in the mind of other creatures. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Gnomish artifacts is her passion; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty red coat over it. She keeps her golden hair in a flapper bob. Her ears are large.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Robbie grew up listening to her mother's many stories. 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 is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Crowbar.

Description: Standing 3'8", this man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a sickle, but if one is not available he will default to his glaive. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered music. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: To end his boredom.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.