Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'0" when asserting himself. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He is mildly Halfling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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 childhood dream was to be a Bather, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Ruler and was forced into it by his family; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 140 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears a red cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. Her white hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Stacee embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. The war was a terrible time for her, and Stacee does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Stacee and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. He carries with him a set of swords, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He has done his best to style his gold crest to look like a famous performer. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Guard but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. 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 inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 13000 cp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She has shaved her head bald. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is ready at a moment's notice to give into her darker urges. She is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. She often ends up burning people alive in the fires she starts.

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Mentor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 800 sp. Malachite (13 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears a yellow coat over a blue low-cut shirt, and a deerstalker hat upon his head. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Sculptor arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 150 gp.