Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mayor who has hired him part-time. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. Grom abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'5" northern woman, she wears bulky green painted plate armor. Her black crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. She has achieved small success as a Detective.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Lazy, Disease. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 7000 sp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he sports red clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Glassblower hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering her clean studded leather. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her golden hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp).