Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'4" and wears a yellow tunic with green highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around his shoes. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family When Alexandre reached his early adolescence his Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He uses divination through singing.

History: Nutae lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears red trousers with pastel and violet striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Nelkin lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Nelkin's homeland. Nelkin decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'2" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Bookbinder. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: Born in the south to a Bookbinder, Bilbron learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bookbinder work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bookbinder work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her long auburn hair reaches down to her waist. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. In her 19th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Guardian. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Golden pearl (70 gp).