Description: This tall, slender man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His head has been shaved. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Performer but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Disease. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears light armors faded through time and improper care. With wild auburn hair. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Baker profession.

History: Balifra was born with her mother's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Butcher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Butcher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Butcher for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job, Attractive. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 300 sp. Pink pearl (50 gp).

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly maces and shortspears. With a patchy silver beard and wild silver hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ulblyn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. To his fellows he 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: Born in the west to a Brewer, Ulblyn learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 400 sp.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'1" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. His beige fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his copper eyes.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. He likes to tell stories.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He worked as a nervous Carpenter and found it very stressful. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Laborer again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He wears his black hair up. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Poor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears skinny pants and wears a green and grey robe with the hood down, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her hair is brown and very short. She is baby faced.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. Seere enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest brother, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: In love, Poor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'2" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears long strands of topaz and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gray eyes.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 67. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is an amazing painter.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 240 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned male typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep yellow leather and dull brown iron scale mail. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is long and brown with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small yellow clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Aldous was born the youngest of three triplets. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Shy. Bonds: Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 30 gp. Golden pearl (70 gp).

Description: This malnourished woman typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull grey iron scale mail. Her gray fur is smooth and relatively long. Her green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Flask lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She worked as a nervous Soapmaker and found it very stressful. She's also a talented Armorer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Armorer again; and wants to raise her children well

Flaws: Antagonistic, Lazy. Bonds: Poor, Family, Job. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 500 sp.