Description: He dresses like a well dressed Painter does. His black hair is lengthy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He refers to his adoptive mother for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Balam grew up listening to his mother's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold and ruby ring (9000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 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). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears skinny pants and wears a tan and black robe with the hood down. He wears a deerstalker hat to hide his balding. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the east. 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. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 7000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 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.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears dark leathers with embroidery. He wears his silver hair down. His brown eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bhevek embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He got into the Ruler business at a young age. Bhevek liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has achieved small success as a Ruler.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and to be a bookbinder again

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful, Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1800 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His dark red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food he seems plenty friendly. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 pp. Zircon (60 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black opal (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amethyst (160 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Rose (60 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp).

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Manea grew up listening to her mother's many stories. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Manea alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 1000 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. His hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. His gray eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Fargrim was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is greedy; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp).

Description: Standing 6'3", this man dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with violet slacks. He wears his red hair up. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many goblins want him driven away.

Ideals: Opinionated, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 6000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Peridot (80 gp). White opal (700 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.