Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of rapiers on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He wears his white hair down. This gray eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Altho hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A child with a great deal of music talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Altho fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Jeweler

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

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With grey face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her orange fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Jade was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

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

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Damien embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. After a long history of fighting, Damien and his spouse have recently divorced.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes., and carries daggers. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Galiena was born with her mother's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This woman is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the west to a Layabout, Anastrianna learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Anastrianna was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Layabout. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly bows and tridents. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Tabaxi culture. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Marastyr hails from a village terrorized by giants. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. She has recently gotten a pet goose that steals things from people.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist, Shy. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. Her golden hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Stacee grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 200 gp.