Description: This tall, slender man wears a white cloak and cross-gartered grey stockings. His auburn hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of specialists.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and his spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Selfish, Secretive. Bonds: Military, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He prefers to wear red pants and tee shirts. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (30 gp). Coral (120 gp). Sard (30 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with red colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Moonstone (80 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her violet robe. Her white crest, when down, is lengthy. Her gold eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Secretive. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Eye agate (7 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (160 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Rose (80 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Sard (80 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She carries with her a set of whips, each one with a topaz on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. Her eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Millicent was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the west, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the west for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no crest. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Silver ewer (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (90 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines violet.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Stableman who has hired him part-time. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Stableman but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Taklinn was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Druid, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Druid in service of a powerful lord somewhere. Taklinn abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 6000 gp. A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.