Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear red tank tops with black pants. His hair is white and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Howard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Howard was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. 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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She has a missing right leg. She wears a brown vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her brown boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is short and blonde. Her eyes are amber and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Her parents enrolled her in a Warlock school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to gnolls demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and she wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1500 gp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'0" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: Brakka lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist, Fighting. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 3'6". He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has moderate length golden hair. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He hates Gnomes with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Senteq hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Senteq and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats.

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, In love. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.