Description: This eastern man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has wavy brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Sage; and he's in love

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is long and chestnut with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: Gilthur was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Some 8 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gilthur never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands.

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with tan lining and desert motifs. Her blonde hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Cumpen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Courier they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Seamstress, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Courier; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Artistic, Professionalism, Logical. Bonds: Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on his right hand. His white hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: He is a Locksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Job, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Amber (130 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Red garnet (130 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Jasper (20 gp).