Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He usually wears his white robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

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. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Curran's homeland. Curran decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 3000 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Freshwater pearl (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Coral (50 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. He keeps his red crest in a pixie cut. His eyes are red and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Hirrathak is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. He is a great chef.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This late middle aged woman is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants and is in decent physical shape. She has a very tight haircut. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Robbie isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Halfling Monk 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 has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: Revenge; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Simple lock. 1 Spyglass.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear green tank tops with blue pants. He keeps his brass crest in a pixie cut. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Bidreked grew up listening to his father's many stories. 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. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions.

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence, Fighting. Bonds: Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 1900 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'5". She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her chestnut hair is long and unkept. 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 irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Vicky was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. A true patriot, Ralf would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20 pp.

Description: He usually wears his black robe and has his sai always slung over his shoulder. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He wears his green crest down. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Shedinn hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp.

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears long strands of sapphire and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the left. His gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. As he has aged he has sought to do reparations for his actions as a youth. He is also making sure that his compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Recently he has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Justice. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears professional attire. Her auburn hair is heavily combed to the left. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and balancing her hectic life and new bookbinder responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 8000 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). White opal (700 gp). Coral (70 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Coral (70 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Onyx (70 gp).