Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is short and golden. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ortegar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Military, Debt. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His black hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Laborer hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

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

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist, Insane. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 700 gp. Aquamarine (800 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'1" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his chestnut hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the west were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: He wears a fancy green suit. His brass crest is lengthy. His red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Pandjed was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She has a large grey mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Emeny will drive conversation. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: She was born in a small island village. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. Being a Laborer kept her interest for a while, but then she became depressed and bored. So she turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and she has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Attractive. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 150 gp. Onyx (20 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears baggy brown pantaloons and a violet scarf. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Jocelyn speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jocelyn grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature ceremonial dagger.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Jade (70 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp).