Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shortbow, but if one is not available he will default to his spear. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 2200 gp. Black pearl (1500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jade (140 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with tan colored cloaks and clothing, and she perpetually has her hammer ready. Her hair is cut close to her head. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. Elama was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This late middle aged man dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with blue slacks and is in decent physical shape. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. His white eyes peer out from beneath his broad black hat.

Personality: He is a Blacksmith first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Nirgel was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears dark leathers with embroidery. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is cut short. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the south. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Andry was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Andry fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter.

Ideals: Fighting, Pacifist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item.