Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a greataxe on his belt. He keeps his silver hair in a pixie cut. He has amber eyes and a white hat with a black feather.

Personality: He hates illithids. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

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. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to illithids demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against illithids; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Enemies, In love. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 7000 gp. White opal (1400 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Jade (60 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears grey trousers with black and blue striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has golden hair. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her childhood dream was to be a Engraver, but she was a colossal failure. She became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'11" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is irritable and easily angered. She is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use her stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Mason hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Chrysoberyl (90 gp). Rich purple corundum (700 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. She has white eyes.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: She was born in the south. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold and ruby ring (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp).

Description: She wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shaena isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. A true patriot, Shaena would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Red garnet (70 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Chrysoberyl (70 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Amber (70 gp). Jade (70 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Malachite (13 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has no hair. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Gnome in existence. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her father raised her in a mountain cabin. Abalaba abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greataxe.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red garnet (110 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Sard (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he very much looks the part of a Butcher, and is pretty ugly. His hair is cut close to his head. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: Born in the south to a Butcher, Fargrim learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has achieved small success as a Butcher.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (40 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.