Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear grey tank tops with white pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Mercenary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Mercenary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Mercenary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a kukri on his belt. His dark red hair, when down, is lengthy. His eyes are likewise red.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He is content.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive, Mundane. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 700 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He very much looks the part of a Performer. With a patchy white beard and wild white hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Gimble is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. A gifted student he started as a Adventurer, but he got bored and became a Performer. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Bonds: Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired her part-time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Gnome Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's in love; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop fur cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Moon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. 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 moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).