Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'6". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a lance. He wears his white hair down. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. A true patriot, Eldon would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Sard (20 gp).

Description: A 5'5" eastern woman, she wears long strands of jet and short blue dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She has blonde hair. Her eyes are likewise hazel. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

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. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She now mingles about in high society.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (11000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has the majority of her body covered in plate, and carries quarterstaffs. Her hair is black and curly. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Mason and found it very stressful. She became a Mason soon after.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and expand her business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 1000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ghaliver isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He became a Roofer soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business; and balancing his hectic life and new roofer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Jade (160 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Rose (80 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Blue diamond (7000 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Amber (160 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His tied-back hair is chestnut. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Pikar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Pikar lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Alexandrite (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Azurite (13 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. She tends to wear a green poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She has done her best to style her scarlet crest to look like a famous performer. She has gleaming, smiling red eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: She was born in a small plains village. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Tiefling companion (her 'brother'). She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Canary diamond (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Armorer. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur, while still mostly gray, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are copper.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Emerald was born with his mother's beautiful face. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (900 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp).