Description: This late middle aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Howard embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Servant they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Mayor, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 120 gp. Lapis lazuli (8 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length bronze crest. Her eyes are likewise gold. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Performer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He has a large blue mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'11". He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather, and his gloved hand is found clutching a club. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Slave, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1100 sp.