Description: This late middle aged man wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants and is in decent physical shape. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Grom lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. In his 19th 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 built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). White opal (900 gp).

Description: A middle-aged man, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest, and is pretty ugly. He wears his brown hair down. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Nature, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 3200 gp. Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. She has shaved her head bald. Her hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She fancies herself a trickster and likes to rely on her wits to carry the day. She cares for her older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Born to a Tanner, her father struggled to pay the bills. 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 struck the Performer job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is white, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His parents enrolled him in a Adept school at a young age so that he could practice his arcane talents. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he feels threatened by others

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'0" when asserting herself. Her golden hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Alain isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 8000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'1" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his green eyes.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and white. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Layabout arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day.

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Military, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light wooden shield. 1 Half-Plate.