Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. The war was a terrible time for him, and Grûblik does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Bloodstone (40 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Smoky quartz (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, constantly wearing a white suit, tan shirt, and violet tie. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. 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: He was raised in a mountains tribe. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: To be a Herbalist again; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Job, Nature, Family. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 10000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp).

Description: This woman dresses like a well dressed Farmer does, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her lavender fur is smooth and relatively long. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born to a Tailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. A gifted student she started as a Tailor, but she got bored and became a Farmer. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Farmer.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Flaws: Ugly, Greedy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (130 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 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 (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized tan coat. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: Tippletoe speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Tippletoe has worked very hard to control her curse. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'11" and is renowned for his bright brown suits and hats. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born in the north. Gerald was born on a far northern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Bellfounder. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

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: Joker. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He is dressed in earthy colors with a yellow and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He has a long silver beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Ahvain hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Ahvain was born with his mother's beautiful face. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 5000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp).

Description: This woman is very fat, and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Blossom is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She got into the Courier business at a young age. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Courier for hire.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Solid gold idol (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.