Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Damien embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Damien and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and revenge

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 4'10" and prefers to wear green pants and tee shirts. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her silver eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: Mastema was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 20000 cp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp).

Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: Zanna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was granted psionic powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. His cinnamon fur is still thick. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His childhood dream was to be a Mercenary, but he was a colossal failure. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Job, Debt. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 sp. Fire opal (1100 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Malachite (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has a dull look in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt.