Description: This man stands a little under 4'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is dressed in earthy colors with a grey and brown handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. 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: Born in the west to a Fortune-teller, Gardain learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Gardain never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 31000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item. 1 Major magic item.

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. He has dyed his greying chestnut hair a little too much giving a sharp chestnut color. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. Through the years after Carrie was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Carrie's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. Violet garnet (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Rose (80 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Clear bright green emerald (7000 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man wears tattered old clothes. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Rolen speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. 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: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. One day when Rolen was young, his mother was sewing while trying to overcome the flu, when suddenly his mother dropped to the ground dead. His mother had died from a severe disease that was unknown to the village doctor. Rolen was heart-stricken from the event, and his father started working long hours to provde for them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, PTSD. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1100 pp. Silver ewer (80 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'7" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His fur is cinnamon and very short. He has copper eyes.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. 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: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Debt. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a tea of some kind. He wears a brown tunic with white highlights, and long blue pants that bunch up around his shoes, marred by teas. His hair is cut close to his head. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Servant. He tends to his Servant job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp).

Description: She is in excellent shape and very much looks the part of a Hunter. Her blonde hair is thinning but still full. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is cool and collected. She likes to make quips and puns whenever she does anything. She also makes a point to compliment her superiors and flatter them. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She got into the Hunter business at a young age. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Flaws: Addict, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp).

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her blonde hair is wavy and long. Her amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is mildly Human supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.