Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears suspenders and red workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy red leather apron most of the time. His hair is short and silver. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Howard embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. After a long history of fighting, Howard and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (15 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears a brown shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and white pants, marred by beers. He has moderate length red hair. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Peter isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. During his travels, Peter and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Peter discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Peter fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress), and is pretty ugly. His silver hair is lengthy. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with poetry. He constantly tries to fill his life with poetry. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 west. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2200 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear flannel. Her golden hair is wavy and long. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Tailor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He stands about 5'3" and is wearing a long, pastel, dusty cloak. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Scribe profession.

History: The child of a Scribe, who enjoyed hunting, Edge was taken on many hunting expeditions. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the forest to a summer home near a ruined castle. He would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the forest due to the painful memories there. Edge took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up crossbow and armor he uses now. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 1000 gp.