Description: He stands about 6'4" and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep black leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (600 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Malachite (9 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her black hair is braided into rings. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She plays an instrument quite well.

History: She was born at the edge of vast mountains. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Server

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 12000 sp.

Description: She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her grey leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. She has a very tight haircut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Vadania was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. At a young age her father died while driving off some brigands. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sickle use. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Many brigands want her driven away; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she is wearing a long, black cloak. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her skin is flawless and her white eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

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. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well; and marry her sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Red spinel (70 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a brown shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His tied-back hair is blonde. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. The occasional robbery is his preferred attention getting crime, but he mainly uses his means for meeting his own perverse desires.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Justin was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and balancing his hectic life and new stableman responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Athletic, Pacifist. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He is renowned for his bright black suits and hats. He wears his green crest down. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Donaar was raised in a hard working conservative environment. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 20 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This man wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears his blue hair down. His silver eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Habor speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Gifted from a young age, Habor studied abroad. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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: Impeccable, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 600 gp. Azurite (8 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She is bald on top and has large red tufts of hair around her ears. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Chenna hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Chenna was born into a poor family. Growing up, she dreamt of becoming a Barbarian, to bring honor to her family’s name. When she came of age, she applied for a position with her town's local guard, looking to work her way up via merit and eventually become a Barbarian in service of a powerful lord somewhere. She found a children's book about a Halfling 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 desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his blue robe. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His blue eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He comes from a rich western family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Guardian, Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 gp.