Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair, when down, is lengthy. This violet eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Hobart is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Crown-heir work with an outfit from a few towns over. Crown-heir work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has achieved small success as a Crown-heir.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Brown-green garnet (110 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: He usually wears his grey robe and has his lance always slung over his shoulder. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 6000 cp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). 1 Everburning torch.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. He has moderate length chestnut hair. He is baby faced.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Gnomish culture. A true patriot, Heward would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. 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. Heward took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up shield and armor he uses now. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Zaffrab is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Zaffrab was born the youngest of three triplets. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His hair is cut close to his head. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Arannis isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. 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 comes from a rich southern family. A gifted student he started as a Shepherd, but he got bored and became a Armorer. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 2'11" and usually wears his white robe and has his flail always slung over his shoulder. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After a long history of fighting, Tomi and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a pot bellied northern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears baggy green pantaloons and a brown scarf. She has moderate length purple hair. She has gleaming, smiling black eyes.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive, Lazy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 90 gp. Amethyst (50 gp). 3 Antitoxin.