Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He sports a flattop fur cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 2'10" and wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nora embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. She found a children's book about a Halfling Ranger 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 has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 2'8" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length red hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the north to a Doctor, Pearl learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She tends to her Doctor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: Carnelian (70 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 4'9" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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 is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 800 sp. 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she is wearing a long, red cloak. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Bella speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. Bella liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Many illithids want her driven away; and she wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, In love, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).