Description: A middle-aged man, he wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and is pretty ugly. He has white hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bertram embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Seamstress. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 500 sp. Deep green spinel (140 gp).

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His tan leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Born in the west to a Masseuse, Sheggen learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Sheggen grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Sheggen. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic, Addict. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 5000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a black Stetson hat and black clothes. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes are likewise gold.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Astar is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Astar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Gardener work with an outfit from a few towns over. Gardener work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Astar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new gardener responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 3200 sp. 1 Climber’s kit. 1 Silk rope.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her tied-back hair is auburn. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Seamstress father left her crippled. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Slave. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 cp. Rose (80 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. 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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions.

Flaws: Addict, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.