Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is wearing a tight red one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. He has violet eyes.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to protect his home

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Guardian. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 16000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing a tight yellow one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Gifted from a young age, Peren studied abroad. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Weaver. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and to be a doctor again

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 800 gp. Black opal (900 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with tan slacks, and is pretty ugly. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Lorm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is red and curly. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Miner for hire.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Military, Debt. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Iolite (30 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He is wearing a long, pastel cloak. His red fur has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are likewise copper. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

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. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Healer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. Tricking abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by his family; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 17000 gp. Azurite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Jade (160 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Katherine was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Katherine's homeland. Katherine decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 100 gp. Blue star sapphire (900 gp). Coral (130 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She wears her golden hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ahinar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She moved out north to avoid the crime she committed. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.