Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. With bright auburn hair. She has hazel eyes and a white hat with a green feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nikki embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nikki does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1200 sp. 1 Thunderstones. 1 Antitoxin.

Description: A 5'11" western man, he dresses like a well dressed Masseuse does. His tied-back hair is auburn. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He's also a talented Tanner, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He prefers to wear flannel. His blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. He is baby faced.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Burgell lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: A 5'4" northern man, he wears suspenders and pastel workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. His white fur has been sun bleached extensively. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nimble embodies much of what other species detest in the Tabaxis. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 200 pp. A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (30 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'3" and muscular, this northern woman wears suspenders and yellow workpants. Her shirt is green, and she wears a heavy yellow leather apron most of the time. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Jeweler business.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Geva was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: She's in love; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 5000 sp.