Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His auburn hair is long and unkept. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Poor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He prefers to wear grey clothing when he does not wear armor, and carries sickles. His hair is short and chestnut. He has green eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Stylist they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Farmer, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 210 gp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She dresses like a well dressed Animal Trainer does. Her gray fur is lengthy. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is overprotective of those who hire her services. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Guardian, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 600 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp).

Description: 4'3" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and money/treasure

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 330 gp. Violet garnet (200 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: He wears violet leather gloves, a violet jacket, and tight pants. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished flail as well. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Beiro fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a green shirt, with a black mid length skirt with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. She carries a battered hammer and tarnished sickle as well. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are a pleasant silver.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. She takes great pride in her work and is very well organized. Her planner is full of calendar events.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Beggar.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Smoky quartz (50 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Onyx (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a deep hatred of illithids

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1600 gp.