Description: Standing 5'1", this man typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull black iron scale mail. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: A deep hatred of illithids; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during, and he perpetually has his whip ready. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Ûshbaka was born in the west. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Ûshbaka fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Forgetful. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 600 gp. Sard (20 gp). White opal (800 gp).

Description: This southern woman dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: She's a bit of a prankster. She knows she is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. She is always in debt, since she spends her money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Ermina was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Brewer. She tends to her Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 30 pp.

Description: This woman wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on her left hand. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is content; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Mundane, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 300 gp.