Description: He wears skinny pants and wears a brown and green robe with the hood down. He wears his black fur down. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. The war was a terrible time for him, and Cloud does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Flaws: Insane, Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 140 gp. Golden pearl (60 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in her opinion.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Opinionated, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3 Acid flasks.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: She is a Hag in disguise. 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 has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

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 is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: This woman stands a little under 2'11" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears a white shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. Her white hair is knotted and matted. Her skin is flawless and her hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: A deep hatred of goblins; and money/treasure

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 2'10" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. He wears his brown hair up. This brown eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oblar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Oblar was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's also a talented Body Guard, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a blue costume with the symbols of his god on his torso. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his hammer, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. He sports a long auburn beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Peridot (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a long, white, dusty cloak. He keeps his long white hair kept up in a rat tail. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Guardian, Religious, Has a crush. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: He very much looks the part of a Healer. He has wavy auburn hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Chad grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Healer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Healer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).