Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'8" when asserting himself. He has a white handlebar mustache and slicked back white hair. His eyes are hazel and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Chad was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 210 pp. Malachite (14 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Azurite (14 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a brown tunic with grey highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has styled her golden hair well, parting it to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep green.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. Vicky enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Vicky lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way south. She has achieved small success as a Bookbinder.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Cynical, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 250 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are likewise violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Jak embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. After a long history of fighting, Jak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: Azurite (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags. 8 Acid flasks. 4 Smokesticks.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears skinny pants and wears a tan and grey robe with the hood down. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 47000 sp.