Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems, marred by chocolates. She has no hair. Her amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Merla isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. Energy wise she seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made her what she is. She found a children's book about a Halfling Sorcerer 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 now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is her passion; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 cp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears green trousers with black and red striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts and is in decent physical shape. He sports a flattop crest cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. His job bores him to no end. He has decided to make it more interesting.

History: Adrex was born the youngest of three triplets. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bellfounder. He has worked as a Bellfounder like his mother before him.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and he's looking for his big break

Bonds: Nature, Adventurer, Criminal record, Family, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. A true patriot, Rinn would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Cursed with a spirit at a very young age, Rinn has worked very hard to control her curse. She eventually got the idea of being the protector of her homeland from reading books, and has made it her duty.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Military. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 60 gp. Tourmaline (110 gp).

Description: She tends to wear a tan poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

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 Gnome in existence. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. She's also a talented Engraver, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 130 gp. Azurite (5 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Jasper (20 gp).

Description: She is dressed in a clean white cloak covering her clean studded leather. She carries with her a set of rapiers, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is a great chef.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Nikki has worked very hard to control her curse. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 800 sp.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Orc, and stands approximately 6'6". He dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a green coat with grey slacks, and his gloved hand is found clutching a axe. His black hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has gleaming, smiling blue eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of drow may trigger it at times.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Nazdûg learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears bulky blue painted plate armor. Her golden hair is long and unkept. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. The occasional robbery is her preferred attention getting crime, but she mainly uses her means for meeting her own perverse desires.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. He has dyed his greying auburn hair a little too much giving a sharp auburn color. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Shepherd arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Pog has worked very hard to control his curse. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: She has a missing left leg. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. She has slicked back golden hair. She has green eyes and a tan hat with a white feather.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Enna was born with her father's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A deep hatred of orcs; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: Just what you see.