Description: He is typically in his Shepherd uniform. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the west to a Shepherd, Thorpe learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Navigator, but he was a colossal failure. He has worked as a Shepherd like his mother before him.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Depressed, Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: Silver pearl (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Iolite (40 gp). Zircon (40 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 4'5". He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His white hair is lengthy. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man wears a blue Stetson hat and blue clothes. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on his right hand. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of a Shoemaker, who enjoyed hunting, Bilbron was taken on many hunting expeditions. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver ewer (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a brown and black handkerchief worn on his left side. His black fur is thinning but still full. His copper eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Sun liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Professionalism, Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 10000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears black trousers with white and tan striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, and is pretty ugly. His bronze crest, when down, is lengthy. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heskan grew up listening to his father's many stories. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 80 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he prefers to wear flannel. His hair is brown and very short. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Bertram was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 800 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (60 gp). Silver ewer (60 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a warhammer, but if one is not available she will default to her greatsword. She has a very tight haircut. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the south. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and to protect her home

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 sp.