Description: 3'0" and muscular, this northern woman is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 sp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his sai, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a skull on it. His silver crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His gold eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. 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 hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Mentor, In love. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1000 gp. Citrine (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This dark-skinned male wears a tight fitting white shirt and pants. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was born in the south. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Layabout work with an outfit from a few towns over. Layabout work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Ghâm and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears dark leathers with embroidery and is in decent physical shape. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants revenge against dire rats; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.