Description: She is a physically imposing light-skinned woman. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her blonde hair is matted, messy, and big. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: She was born in the south. Through the years after Merla was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Merla's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. After a long history of fighting, Merla and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants revenge against goblins; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Banded mail. 1 Banded mail.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has dyed his greying red crest a little too much giving a sharp red color. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Dragonborns.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Orc people; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1800 gp. Jet (140 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She tends to wear a white poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is long and auburn with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small white clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Gardener who has hired her part-time. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Eida was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Bricklayer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and to prove her worth to the world

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). 3 Antitoxin. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is yellow, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She has wavy beige fur. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A gifted student she started as a Architect, but she got bored and became a Marshal. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive, Racist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length brown fur. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are yellow.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Engraver. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Ideals: Professionalism, Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1200 gp. Carnelian (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. 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 keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are green and beady.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 3000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Layabout. His red hair is knotted and matted. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. His arcane abilities were realized during a raid on his village. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Layabout responsibilities is difficult; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1700 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Azurite (10 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This malnourished man wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. A true patriot, Howard would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: The child of southern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. 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. Howard 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. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 200 gp. Banded agate (6 gp). White opal (600 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 5'2" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears baggy grey pantaloons and a black scarf. His auburn hair is cut short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

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. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Lance was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Lance's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 110 gp.