Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Gruk was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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. He bought a shortspear and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and he feels threatened by others

Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Mentor, Nature, Debt. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 330 gp.

Description: This eastern woman dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a red coat with black slacks. Her clothes are grease stained in places. Her silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Gesrethe was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 130 gp. Fire opal (400 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. He is baby faced.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 300 gp. Banded agate (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Damien isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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. Damien fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Entrepeneur, Artistic, Fighting. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Star ruby (500 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Jade (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Jade (130 gp).