Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'9" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His gray fur is knotted and matted. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. After a long history of fighting, Shadow and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears black trousers with tan and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are silver.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His childhood dream was to be a Scribe, but he was a colossal failure. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Job. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears an entirely red suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: The child of northern immigrants she idolized her father. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Some 6 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Hadwisa never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, In love. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Just what you see.