Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He is portly but not overly obese. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man wears a tan shirt with thin black vertical stripes and tan pants and is in decent physical shape. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 110 pp. Silver pearl (130 gp). Fire opal (600 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).

Description: A 2'11" western woman, she is wearing a long, red cloak. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Pearl was born the youngest of three triplets. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Star ruby (800 gp).

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and longbows. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born into a rich family. He moved out east to avoid the crime he committed. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.