Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Baker. With a patchy blonde beard and wild blonde hair. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Burto fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Pacifist, Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'7". She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She has no fur. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are amber.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 190 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears red robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. He has moderate length white hair. He has violet eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ghaliver isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Ghaliver has worked very hard to control his curse. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 70 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Seamstress. His red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: Standing 3'2", this man wears silk and lounges about seductively. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.