Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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 is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Malquis was born the youngest of three triplets. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac, Shy. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 390 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light red in addition to tight pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Nelkin was born with his mother's beautiful face. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a large grey jacket. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Humans.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. She wears a tattered pair of loose violet pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. With bright auburn hair. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She has taken up work as a Interpreter and fed both sides of the war false information with the goal of increasing casualties.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver pearl (160 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His chestnut hair is thinning but still full. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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. He is a great chef.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bertram studied abroad. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: She wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. Tawna enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Tawna was raised in a hard working conservative environment. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Barrister for hire.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1300 sp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak and is in decent physical shape. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Military, Family, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 pp. Obsidian (16 gp).