Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears skinny pants and wears a grey and tan robe with the hood down. His hair is golden and curly. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Gilthur lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and to reunite with his absent father

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 1400 sp. Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). White pearl (160 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with brown slacks. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Shoemaker. She became a Shoemaker soon after.

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

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 120 gp. Obsidian (8 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with top hat. Her red hair is unkempt and raggedy. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Makaria was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Aristocrat, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Aristocrat in service of a powerful lord somewhere. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Barkeep hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 2900 sp. 3 Acid flasks. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her eyes are violet and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is a Shepherd first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Gifted from a young age, Ekk studied abroad. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Shepherd for the past few years.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is brown and curly. She has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a white feather.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ahlyssa fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Religious. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Breastplate.