Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an entirely white suit with brown socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His auburn hair is still thick. He has gray eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Silvo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered poetry. He has never given up on his poetry dream.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: 5'8" and muscular, this northern man wears a tight fitting yellow shirt and pants. His black hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a tattooed 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 also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Engraver.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 8000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., he is not a threatening figure. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 18000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: He wears a black vest and prefers blue and brown shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. He is physically well-built. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born into a rich family. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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: Wants a kiss.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (11 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Emerald (800 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. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Cook. Her brown fur is lengthy. This amber eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by giants, and she desires to right it; and many giants want her driven away

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Guardian, Immigrant, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 900 pp. White pearl (50 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. She carries her fan with her everywhere and carries herself as the perfect lady and is in decent physical shape. She is bald on top and has large silver tufts of hair around her ears. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: This woman loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Trym was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. She has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 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 (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right hand, she prefers to wear flannel. With bright chestnut hair. Her eyes are violet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Crown-heir hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: To prove her worth to the world; and to end her boredom

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Onyx (60 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp).