Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Pikar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Athletic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue quartz (12 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born in a small island village. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Delebean was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: Amber (40 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. His fur is gray, silky, and of moderate length. His half smiles and amber eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He will attempt to ambush and attack anyone he thinks he can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. If successful, he will try to sell them to his slave-trader contact; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks in third person

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

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears professional attire. Her copper crest is heavily combed to the left. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Hematite (4 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'2" and muscular, this eastern woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her chestnut hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are brown.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

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. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

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

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Zircon (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). 7 Acid flasks. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Thunderstones.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she likes to wear tan tank tops with green skirt. She has wavy chestnut hair. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: This woman loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. She has a small toy that she constantly fidgets with.

History: When she was but 6 years old her parents immigrated from the south. She became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Stableman and was forced into it by her family; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record, Family. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her dark red hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Glassblower. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Criella was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 7 years.

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

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 8000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. His clothes are grease stained in places. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: The child of northern immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the north were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the north

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 40 pp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her scarlet crest has been sun bleached extensively. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her divine talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: To protect her home.

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.