Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a mace on his belt. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: He was raised in a desert tribe. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. 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 feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in earthy colors with a red and white handkerchief worn on his left side. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Gormogord embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: To be a Glassblower again; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 sp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: This fat northern man has a bulbous nose and is wearing a long, white cloak. His skin is also unnaturally pale. He wears a feathered hat to cover his moderate length silver hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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 constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Enemies. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 1 Banded mail.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a blue shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants. His white hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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 dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Theriatis fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 14000 cp. Sard (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Black opal (600 gp).

Description: This northern woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 70 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp).