Description: This man prefers to wear brown pants and tee shirts, and sports empty pouches on his belt. With bright red hair and a scraggly beard. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

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 Dwarves became a terror of the countryside. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Joker, Professionalism, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a grey coat. His blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He usually wears his brown robe and has his rapier always slung over his shoulder. His hair is short and brown. His eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dwarves.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Dwarven conditions. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 500 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady red eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. 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: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and wears a yellow shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She has hazel eyes and a yellow hat with a black feather.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Opinionated, Persistence. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 400 gp.