Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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 is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a Tailor, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His first spouse was a Tailor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a white cloak and cross-gartered pastel stockings. She has moderate length auburn hair. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She is greedy; and her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by goblins, and she desires to right it

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Rich. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Jade (40 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her brown hair is wavy and long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Anne was born on a far southern plains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Miller. She found several beat up suits of armor and, cannibalizing spare parts, she put together a working one.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Persistence. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Banded agate (15 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Jade (140 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Iolite (60 gp). White opal (1200 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Red garnet (140 gp).

Description: This western man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep red leather and dull grey iron scale mail. His long golden hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hamil embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hamil studied abroad. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Hamil alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. After a long history of fighting, Hamil and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 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 (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp).

Description: This malnourished man wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. His moppish auburn hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. In his 12th year, his parents were killed by a drow raid, leaving Alvyn alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. 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: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). White opal (800 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a large tan jacket, and she perpetually has her dagger ready. She has red hair. Her blue eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Debt, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 8000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 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.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is dressed in an above average manner. He has styled his brown hair well, parting it to the left. This amber eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Rangrim is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rangrim fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is greedy.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (10 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.