Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull green iron scale mail. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Hork hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born in the west to a Painter, Hork learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her hand crossbow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. She wears a deerstalker hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is unhospitable to her core. Her small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. She uses divination through singing.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her mother's willingness to do anything to win. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: To be a Cartwright again; and she possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 8000 sp.

Description: This man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He got into the Stylist business at a young age. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is content; and he wants revenge against brigands

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 90 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bulzo embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bulzo grew up listening to his father's many stories. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A deep hatred of brigands; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 400 gp.