Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the north; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a worn and beaten armor. She has done her best to style her golden hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. 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: Born in the north to a Courier, Mialee learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Courier.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Adventurer, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 800 pp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (50 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tattered pair of loose brown pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. She has styled her lavender fur well, parting it to the right. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Apothecary. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Harvest lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp).

Description: She is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She carries with her a set of shortbows on her belt, each one with a emerald on the hilt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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 Half-Elf in existence. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and she's looking for her big break

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp).

Description: He wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon his head. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. The war was a terrible time for him, and Hûmgrat does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Hûmgrat was born the youngest of three triplets. He married young, but lost his spouse to goblins. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: He wants revenge against goblins.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: An older man who wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise amber. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his druidic talents. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Malachite (15 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a black shirt, with a red mid length shorts with red tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His silver hair is heavily combed to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stylist but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carnelian (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Pink pearl (130 gp).