Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has shaved his head bald. This blue eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: She wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and black pants. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her pickaxe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her blonde hair is cut short. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: Huru lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature pickaxe.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: 4'1" and muscular, this northern woman wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born into a rich family. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears long strands of emerald and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Sporting a silver mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. 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: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 900 gp.