Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Bernard has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac, Shy, Disease. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 180 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is wearing a long, green cloak. He has dyed his greying white crest a little too much giving a sharp white color. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Rathkran is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He worked as a nervous Animal Trainer and found it very stressful. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Animal Trainer for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and balancing his hectic life and new animal trainer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Extrovert, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 120 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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).