Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. His auburn hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. He has hazel eyes and a black hat with a grey feather.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the north were limited. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft green waves gently in the breeze. She carries with her a set of longbows on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her red hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This dark-skinned female prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She has wavy blonde hair. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Tippletoe will drive conversation. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Tippletoe hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. In her 12th year, her parents were killed by a gnolls raid, leaving Tippletoe alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: A deep hatred of gnolls.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Iolite (50 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black pearl (500 gp).

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He carries with him a set of crossbows on his belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. His brown hair is thinning but still full. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Ozyman's homeland. Ozyman decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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 seems to be bored by most things; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His blonde hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 sp. 2 Alchemist’s fire.