Description: A plain young-adult man, he dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a blue coat with white slacks. His red hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is mildly Dwarf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He uses divination through singing.

History: Born in the south to a Animal Trainer, Rurik learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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. He's also a talented Dyer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to be a dyer again

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She carries a battered longsword and tarnished shortspear as well. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. 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: Baelitae hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and a deep hatred of dire rats

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). 6 Acid flasks. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in an above average manner. His chestnut hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Hupe was born with his father's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his sword with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He wears his red hair down. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He takes great joy in being the best Slave Trader in town.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Crampernap was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Through the years after Crampernap was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Crampernap's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She is portly but not overly obese. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her eyes are white and catlike.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. At a young age both her parents were killed in an accident. Her uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took her in and had her trained in basic self defense. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She's in love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record, Has a crush. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork studded leather.