Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized red coat. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ortegar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ortegar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. After a long history of fighting, Ortegar and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Religious. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. Her eyes are likewise green. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Slave, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 600 sp. Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Half-Plate.

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 dressed in earthy colors with a brown and grey handkerchief worn on his right side. His white fur is smooth and relatively long. His eyes are copper and beady.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his mother. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 8000 sp. Fire opal (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has dyed his greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. His ears are large.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 40 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is a husky man, who is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ozyman embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. A gifted student he started as a Armorer, but he got bored and became a Jeweler. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Regain custody of his daughter; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 800 gp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: She wears bulky blue painted plate armor. She carries with her a set of hammers, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. With bright red hair. She has a dull look in her hazel eyes.

Personality: Ellywick hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: Ellywick was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Professionalism, Persistence. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp. Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a physically imposing light-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. His auburn hair is still thick. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. Adelard is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. When Adelard reached his early adolescence his Human father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Military, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing grey cape and mantle trimmed with soft red waves gently in the breeze. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Margery wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Adept, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: She got into the Performer business at a young age. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Performer. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: She is typically in her Unemployed uniform. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She has wavy silver hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Tiaathque lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Unemployed.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Solid gold idol (700 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 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.