Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. She is bald on top and has large blonde tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson tan hat.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pyntle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 600 sp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and tan, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Adrik hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his poetry career. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly swords and shortbows. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. She has amber eyes.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 20 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp).

Description: He sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears an entirely tan suit with violet socks and a vest with buckled shoes. With a patchy golden beard and wild golden hair. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insane, Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.