Description: He dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a black coat with red slacks. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a opal on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Frug's homeland. Frug decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 cp. White pearl (80 gp).

Description: He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longbow, but if one is not available he will default to his ceremonial dagger, and he perpetually has his ceremonial dagger ready. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Through the years after Morkral was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Morkral's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1300 gp. Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp).

Description: This woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her yellow fur is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Kite liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied southern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His red hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Nicholas was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 14 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2800 gp. Zircon (50 gp). Pink pearl (100 gp). White opal (1600 gp). White pearl (100 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.