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 is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Erdan was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Military, Family. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he typically wears violet cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and retire the richest man in the west

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Has a crush, Religious, Job. Occupation: Jeweler

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

Possessions: 8000 sp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull grey iron scale mail, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'2" when asserting himself. He sports a flattop hair cut. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Shoemaker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Shoemaker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Bookbinder, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and to be a bookbinder again

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp. Star rose quartz (80 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her chestnut hair is heavily combed to the right. She has gleaming, smiling violet eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nedda embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the east. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Nedda's homeland. Nedda decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 40 pp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a black shirt with thin green vertical stripes and tan pants, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is red, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: The child of a Dilettante, who enjoyed hunting, Ratlûg was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the east were limited. He became a Fortune-teller soon after.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with broad hat. She wears a colorful flower in her white fur. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her green eyes.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 11th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Smoking alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and she wants revenge against giants

Flaws: Secretive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2500 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Buckler.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Bellfounder. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Thoradin was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Crown-heir they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Bellfounder, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Athletic, Joker. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Red spinel (100 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He carries with him a set of ceremonial daggers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His crest, while still mostly green, has prominent grey streaks. His red eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Dazzazn will drive conversation. Dazzazn is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting, Extrovert. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She is portly but not overly obese. With bright red hair. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jacoba isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Human unity. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her painting with anyone who is interested.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her mother, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: Red spinel (100 gp).