Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many grey ritualistic tattoos. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His hair is long and black with streaks of white, and is pulled back with small red clips. His beard is white, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Born to a Stableman, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 800 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is typically in his Bookbinder uniform. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy blonde hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are blue.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 600 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (30 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is renowned for his bright tan suits and hats. Sporting a red mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He got into the Healer business at a young age. When Aust reached his early adolescence his Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His tied-back hair is blonde. His green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. When he's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, he's doing writing.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an average looking southern female in her early mid-life. She is wearing a long, black, dusty cloak. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the south were limited. She left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Senteq lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He worked as a nervous Engraver and found it very stressful. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister.

Flaws: Shy, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor. Her tied-back hair is white. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She found a children's book about a Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Eye agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Amber (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Moss agate (6 gp).