Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He sports a flattop hair cut. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

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. When triggered he is a bloodthirsty maniac, stopping at nothing and killing everything for almost an hour.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. As a very small child his family refused to pay dues to a local crime lord, who ordered them killed. His mother, a somewhat powerful mage sought to protect him and cast a teleportation spell that whisked him away. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, he wears a yellow shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise green. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 290 gp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Geoffrey was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Fortune-teller and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 10000 sp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a fancy red dress. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and bows. She has moderate length brown hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Gifted from a young age, Alain studied abroad. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 6000 sp.

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 wears suspenders and violet workpants. Her shirt is tan, and she wears a heavy violet leather apron most of the time. She wears her auburn hair up. Her eyes are hazel and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 700 sp. 5 Acid flasks.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red cloak and cross-gartered blue stockings. He sports a flattop hair cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Bucklal was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He found a children's book about a Halfling Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 700 gp. Rose (40 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 wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a pastel coat. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Great studied abroad. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 270 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.