Description: This man wears dull brown sweaters, loose tan pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sickle, just in case. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized jet on his left hand. He has yellow fur. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This southern man usually wears his brown robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has dyed his greying gray fur a little too much giving a sharp gray color. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to be a courier again

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: An older woman who typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor, she is not a threatening figure. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Merla learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: To be a Scribe again; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 20 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she dresses like a well dressed Hunter does. She has slicked back blonde hair. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nogu embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 400 sp.