Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His black hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 2100 sp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears professional attire. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Nikki isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 160 gp. Sard (30 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Performer. His tied-back hair is auburn. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ernest studied abroad. While he appears to be a normal Human, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has worked as a Performer like his mother before him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She wears red trousers with green and black striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her scimitar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. When Alain reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Military, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 50 gp.