Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. His crest, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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 served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Courier for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 sp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His white hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Bulzo never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Racist. Bonds: In love, Slave. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She stands about 5'1" and wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a black feather.

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. Anne is a bit of a follower. Usually she is manipulated by her sisters into helping them out, but recently she has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the north to a Hunter, Anne learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Hunter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Hunter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Hunter soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Hunter responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: This western woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He usually wears his grey robe and has his longbow always slung over his shoulder. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Gunter hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. A gifted student he started as a Tailor, but he got bored and became a Healer. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. With bright golden hair. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her brown eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a font of random trivia from the lore and stories she has discovered

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Ideals: Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 17000 sp. Violet garnet (300 gp). Hematite (4 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Buckler. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A 4'10" northern woman, she wears long strands of emerald and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a Stetson hat. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. A true patriot, Syllin would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 70 pp. 1 Hourglass. 1 Healer’s kit. 1 Masterwork Artisan’s tools.

Description: She tends to wear a grey poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly shortbows and hammers. Her hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. Her amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: When she was but 5 years old her parents immigrated from the north. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: This woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. She has shaved her head bald. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hlin embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature shortspear.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is her passion.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Good lock.