Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries greataxes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Simon embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears skinny pants and wears a red and violet robe with the hood down. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. Her eyes are brown and beady.

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. She refers to her adoptive mother for almost all things she is unsure about, which are numerous. She is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

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

Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'2" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears just a white suit. His red hair is heavily combed to the left. 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's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. 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 has money and likes to spend it; and he is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Insomniac, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Healer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 300 gp. Violet garnet (800 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. He has white eyes.

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. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. A freak accident while working with his Merchant mother left him crippled. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: She got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 60 gp. White pearl (40 gp).

Description: Standing 6'2", this man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has dyed his greying gold crest a little too much giving a sharp gold color. His red eyes peer out from beneath his top green hat.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: 3'7" and muscular, this northern man wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his axe with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Alston was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Bonds: Criminal record, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He carries a battered pickaxe and tarnished halberd as well. His black hair is singed and shortened. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Courier arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. He's also a talented Shepherd, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and balancing his hectic life and new courier responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 3000 sp. Black opal (1200 gp). Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she has a large yellow mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her blue robe. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A powerful wizard made her what she is. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. She would ruin relationships and cause injury. She was reprimanded several times before being given her current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2300 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.