Description: He has a missing left arm. He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a yellow coat with blue slacks. His white hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alston does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Mundane, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 9000 sp. Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He carries with him a set of flails on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. His red hair is knotted and matted. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He tends to his Merchant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Professionalism. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 240 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Dwarf, and stands approximately 4'2". He has the majority of his body covered in plate, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sickle. His hair is white and very short. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. Baern enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he is greedy

Flaws: Secretive, Hedonist. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has done his best to style his purple hair to look like a famous performer. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zephan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 3000 cp.