Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. His long brown hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Philantrophist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His cinnamon fur is smooth and relatively long. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Beast hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his dancing career. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. He has never given up on his dancing dream.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Artistic, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Halflings. Her skin is light but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Callie is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her brothers into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. In her 17th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Callie alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and she desires to right it.

Bonds: Guardian, Family, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown fur has been sun bleached extensively. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. 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 has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Courier. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job, Nature, Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1800 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with brown slacks. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her silver hair is wavy and long. She wears an eyepatch.

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 never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Bather work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bather work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Tourmaline (160 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is short and red. His hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the north to a Healer, Zaffrab learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Healer. In the meantime he has taken over work as a Healer and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 200 gp. Azurite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.