Description: A pudgy man standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He tends to wear a red poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His hair is auburn and curly. His eyes are brown and beady.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Hupe isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. His parents were killed by illithids in a raid when he was still a young child. The illithids captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Hupe was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Revenge; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Moonstone (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She prefers to wear flannel, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. She has dyed her greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She loves being with her children and actually smiles when they are around. She would do anything for them. She dislikes her ex a great deal.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. Her first spouse was a Stableman, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: She feels kind of lost in life; and obtaining odd cultural tiefling artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Family, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a violet cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. Her hair is chestnut and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She speaks before she thinks and is too direct. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive, Forgetful, Disease. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: Zircon (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Amber (80 gp). Hematite (9 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Stacee was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She couldn't stand her childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with her mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. She became a Armorer soon after.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and she desires to right it; and balancing her hectic life and new armorer responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Secretive. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 8000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (70 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp).

Description: She wears a black collared shirt and violet skirt. She accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt, and she perpetually has her trident ready. Her crest is cut close to her head. Her eyes are likewise red. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1100 pp. Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Simon was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Carpenter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Locksmith, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This late middle aged woman is dressed in an above average manner and is in decent physical shape. She has dyed her greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. Her eyes are likewise red.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Megren was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She got away from her former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Hedonist, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Amber (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.