Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered yellow stockings, marred by sweets. His hair is silver and curly. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: 3'11" and muscular, this southern woman wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Her chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. After a long history of fighting, Balifra and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 160 gp. 2 Smokesticks.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length red hair. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He receives visions of the future at random moments

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He moved out north to avoid the crime he committed. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 5000 cp. Iolite (50 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.