Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is cut short. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Apothecary, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her hair is black and curly. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Jarsali is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Jarsali was born with her father's beautiful face. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Expand her business; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She very much looks the part of a Detective. She wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Mumpena was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She became a Detective soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 800 sp. 7 Acid flasks.

Description: This light-skinned male is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a great chef.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His first spouse was a Bather, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This southern man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy golden hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a Scribe first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To be a Spice Merchant again; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job, Slave, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 4000 cp.