Description: He is a husky man, who wears long strands of emerald and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his brass crest up. His red eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Direcris grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Direcris. After a long history of fighting, Direcris and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Military, Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 27000 cp. Onyx (50 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Azurite (6 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Cask was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents enrolled him in a Rogue school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Mayor for hire.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp).

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly clubs and pickaxes. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has green eyes and a red hat with a tan feather.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, pastel shirt, and blue tie. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. A true patriot, Seebo would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Seebo hails from a village terrorized by gnolls. A gifted student he started as a Scribe, but he got bored and became a Sailor. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Sailor responsibilities is difficult; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 600 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Emerald (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a tan tunic with white highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around her shoes. She carries with her a set of longswords on her belt, each one with a amethyst on the hilt. She has golden hair. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She takes great joy in being the best Farmer in town.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy brown fur. She wears a pastel vest and prefers black and brown shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has a hunchback. She wears her brown fur up. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are yellow.

Personality: She hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her arcane abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and elven compassion

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: A 6'1" southern man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He keeps his gray fur in a pixie cut. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He got into the Cook business at a young age. Two Llamas was born on a far southern plains where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Cook. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he's in love

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 pp. Bloodstone (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane, and is pretty ugly. His Stetson hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His ears are large.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He got into the Brewer business at a young age. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: To be a Miner again; and expand his business

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This late middle aged woman dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time and is in decent physical shape. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and she is content

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane, Depressed. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 9000 cp.