Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His auburn hair is singed and shortened. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Barendd lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Carpenter hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and regain custody of his daughter

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her chestnut hair is cut short. Her ears are large.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Server arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Her childhood dream was to be a Sage, but she was a colossal failure. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Server

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 500 sp. Deep green spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp).

Description: This man wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty yellow coat over it, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and balancing his hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 300 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 3'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His white hair is cut short. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 130 gp.