Description: He is a husky man, who is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His chestnut hair is braided into rings. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is a man who does what he needs to. He will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his absent father

Bonds: Criminal record, Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

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

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: Standing 6'2", this man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the right. His skin is flawless and his white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Zephan lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and expand his business

Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is dressed in an above average manner. Her hair is cut close to her head. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 360 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: An older woman who wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with blue colored cloaks and clothing, she is not a threatening figure. She has a very tight haircut. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Orla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Gnomish unity. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Orla grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Gnome Cleric 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 has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and she desires to right it; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears a simple black robe with red stripes complete with hood. She has dyed her greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. Her eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: She will rave to anyone who will listen. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. At a young age her father died while driving off some giants. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in lance use. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Detective

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: Tourmaline (110 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp).

Description: He sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson white hat.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He became a Banker soon after.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Banker and was forced into it by his family; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He is an epitome of beauty. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Gifted from a young age, Barendd studied abroad. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a shoemaker again

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 320 gp.