Description: A middle-aged man, he wears baggy pastel pantaloons and a brown scarf, and is pretty ugly. His white fur is singed and shortened. His eyes are yellow and catlike.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 20000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a grey vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her blue leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her grey boots flare out at the collars. Her hair is short and silver. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. Her philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: She comes from a rich northern family. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears light armors faded through time and improper care. Her gray fur, when down, is lengthy. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aura studied abroad. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered poetry. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'0" and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His black hair is heavily combed to the left. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories he has discovered

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady. Her brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Body Guard who has hired her part-time. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. She found a children's book about a Gnome Adept 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 knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She's in love; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear flannel. He sports a flattop fur cut. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady amber eyes.

Personality: Moon is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of brigands may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the north his family was never financially stable. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Poor, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: This woman stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her bronze crest is braided into rings. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 1100 gp. Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).