Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His silver hair is knotted and matted. 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 is a very philanthropic person; he spends his free time working at various soup kitchens. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has worked as a Soapmaker like his father before him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 3000 gp. Violet garnet (1400 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Coral (90 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp).

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears bulky black painted plate armor. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her eyes are gold.

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: Born to a Architect, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her first spouse was a Architect, they had one son, 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 Architect they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Cook, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: She's in love; and she has a crush on the local architect

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Fire opal (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Star ruby (500 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She tends to wear a large red jacket. She carries with her a set of hand crossbows, each one with a ruby on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Thea embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. Thea liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Jade (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: He is an average looking western male in his early mid-life. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His brown hair is cut short. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Igden was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Interpreter.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (80 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (80 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. 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 to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Aquamarine (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Jet (50 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Blue diamond (4000 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He keeps his red hair in a pixie cut. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: He got into the Soapmaker business at a young age. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father 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 ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Soapmaker for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Violet garnet (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Brown-green garnet (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). Eye agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Red garnet (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 5'2", this woman likes to wear ponchos typically of a light blue in addition to tight pants. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with dancing. She constantly tries to fill her life with dancing. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Born in the west to a Engraver, Ielenia learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Engraver hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has achieved small success as a Engraver.

Motivation: Expand her business; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 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.