Description: He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Halander isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He was granted arcane powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His hair is cut close to his head. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Varis does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Varis was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father.

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Server

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries with him a set of falchions, each one with a ruby on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He sports a long silver beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 380 gp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a simple tan robe with black stripes complete with hood. He is an epitome of beauty. With a patchy brown beard and wild brown hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes illithids are coming to abduct people. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 4000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.