Description: This younger middle-aged man wears dull black sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: She stands about 6'0" and wears a brown shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and blue pants. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her hair is brown and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's in love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Hematite (14 gp). 1 Superior lock.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Carter arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Passionate, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 60 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (170 gp).

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. His red hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Dwarf in existence. Adrik is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 140 gp.