Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy brown hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 110 gp. Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear white clothing when she does not wear armor. She carries with her a set of halberds on her belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. She has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Tawna embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Tawna fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her daughter

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Slave, Rich, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 gp. Hematite (11 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His moppish white hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A freak accident while working with his Bricklayer mother left him crippled. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 2 Thunderstones.

Description: An older man who is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is brown and curly. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he seems to be bored by most things

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 6000 cp.