Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. His chestnut hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. In his 16th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his mother impaled in their home, and his father beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 50 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Black opal (1500 gp).

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown stubble. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a red coat. She has a hunchback. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She has two modes she varies between. On the job she is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job she is a party animal. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She's also a talented Sellsword, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Hematite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a white poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

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. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: In love, Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: Standing 2'11", this woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her tied-back hair is brown. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing dancing.

History: Born to a Marshal, her mother struggled to pay the bills. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She was forced to fight in gladiatorial arenas alongside her partner. They became the best of friends and one day they managed to break out together and then went their separate ways.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. She carries a battered rapier and tarnished shortbow as well. She keeps her white hair in a flapper bob. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: She hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. 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. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She wants to get laid; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: In love, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'0" and wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this western guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Bookbinder does. He carries a battered axe and tarnished dagger as well. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Joser isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: Born in the west to a Bookbinder, Joser learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Bookbinder job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bookbinder responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.