Description: This slender man stands about 2'10". He prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. His hair is cut close to his head. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Nelkin is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Nelkin was born with his father's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Optimist, Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1700 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Black pearl (900 gp). Coral (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly lances and scimitars. His white hair has been sun bleached extensively. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Hadarai 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Hunter arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His first spouse was a Mercenary, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: She dresses well, wearing tan shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and carries shortspears. Her brown hair is knotted and matted. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She has all her life been fascinated with painting.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. 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. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Numba fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 300 gp. Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears a tight fitting red shirt and pants. His long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Baker. He has achieved small success as a Baker.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Slave, Job, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp).

Description: She is a pot bellied southern woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She prefers to wear flannel. Her brass crest is matted, messy, and big. Her gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. She is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with her big mouthed big gutted partner. Her partner is her best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Mishann grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She found a children's book about a Dragonborn Barbarian who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2100 gp. Rose (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is dressed in an above average manner. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her right hand. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her feathered tan hat.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 300 gp. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Alchemist’s fire. 4 Thunderstones.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Torz grew up listening to his mother's many stories. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Spice Merchant kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She tends to wear a large black jacket. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her bow, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a card on it. Her brown hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with music. She constantly tries to fill her life with music. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born in the east her family was never financially stable. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Astaro was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 400 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).

Description: She is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. She has shaved her head bald. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Ovak was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Ovak decided she wanted neither the life of her mother nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp).