Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her homeland was ravaged by war and she spent much of her life rebuilding it. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair, when down, is lengthy. He has blue eyes.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Orc companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Mastema hails from a village terrorized by goblins. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by goblins. Mastema was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the goblins.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: He wears a grey shirt with thin violet vertical stripes and red pants. He carries a battered longbow and tarnished sickle as well. His white hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anselm fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Healer

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 90 gp. Banded agate (15 gp).

Description: She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a grey coat. Her hair is white and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Aline is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Banker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Depressed, Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Simple lock.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a brown coat. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Mary's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Wizard school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2900 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. He has moderate length auburn hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was raised in a plains tribe. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Immeral 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 Immeral. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Eye agate (7 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. She has done her best to style her red crest to look like a famous performer. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a Dyer first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-brother.

History: Ruloth lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Dyer. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Dyer.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Dyer responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a black coat. His green crest, when down, is lengthy. He has a dull look in his gold eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the west. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 10000 cp. Tourmaline (40 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Spyglass. 1 Healer’s kit.