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 tends to wear a large white jacket. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nora embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: Gifted from a young age, Nora studied abroad. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Mortician for hire.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Standing 5'6", this man wears dark leathers with embroidery. With bright white hair and a scraggly beard. He is baby faced.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Blacksmith arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1600 sp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. He has no hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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 dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Tiefling companion (his 'brother'). He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 900 gp. Black opal (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge, and he perpetually has his sickle ready. His hair is long and brown with streaks of golden, and is pulled back with small grey clips. His beard is golden, braided, and well cared for. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: To be a Bather again.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His feathered hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1100 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).