Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His hair is blonde and curly. His fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Halander lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He sports a flattop hair cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Jet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'1" and wears dark leathers with embroidery. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Scrag abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has worked as a Roofer like his mother before him.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1200 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears just a red suit. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Tomi grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and obtaining odd cultural gnomish artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Poor, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 360 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp).