Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in a clean blue cloak covering his clean studded leather. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is baby faced.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he has a crush on the local carter

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden pearl (130 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rose (40 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She dresses in red turtlenecks beneath a black coat with brown slacks. She has dyed her greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born into a rich family. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 1800 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (80 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a black tunic with tan highlights, and long violet pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the right. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Balam was born with his mother's beautiful face. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Hunter they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Stylist, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Flaws: Racist, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Family, In love. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern woman's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, she slurs her words together. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. Her copper crest is smooth and relatively long. Her red eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. 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: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (1600 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Pink diamond (6000 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Star ruby (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. Her lavender fur is braided into rings. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is obsessed with her god.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one daughter, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Sculptor they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Religious, Slave, Family. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1000 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (30 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she prefers to wear grey pants and tee shirts. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are green.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: Born in the east to a Courier, Adelaide learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Courier. She struck the Courier job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Expand her business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 5000 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Jade (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Jet (160 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jet (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, she likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her hair is white and curly. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Mardred was orphaned to a temple shortly after her birth. She was raised by the temple staff to care always for others above herself and to hold her god always in her heart. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Slave, Religious. Occupation: Server

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 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. 1 Minor magic item.