Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears dull red sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has gray eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thorpe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, In love, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This malnourished man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He has wavy chestnut hair. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Poor, Family, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 800 gp. Rose (60 gp). Malachite (9 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a monstrous two handed axe, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. Her hair is brown and curly. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Eloise was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. She has red crest. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She got into the Painter business at a young age. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Job, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.