Description: He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with white slacks. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Cook profession.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and doesn't want to be a guard and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1100 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Iolite (70 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. She wears her black hair down. She has gleaming, smiling silver eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She got into the Fortune-teller business at a young age. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Miner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and expand her business

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her black hair is still thick. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered painting. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'5" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a broad hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and revenge

Flaws: Selfish, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.