Description: A plain young-adult man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He keeps his chestnut hair in a pixie cut. He has a dull look in his red eyes.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Brewer. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and balancing his hectic life and new brewer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. Solid gold idol (200 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is dressed in an above average manner. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Bune was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Being born in the south, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the south for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way west. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Dyer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Unemployed, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent father; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Professionalism, Persistence. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 110 gp. White pearl (160 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and green pants. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is stubborn though. He always likes to keep a trick up his sleeve. He likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if he feels he even has a chance of losing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 60 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His silver hair is thinning but still full. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. 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: Seeks redemption; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 170 gp. Emerald (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp).

Description: He wears a tattered pair of loose blue pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs, and he perpetually has his mace ready. His long black hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is mildly Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. 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: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Laborer for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 400 sp. 4 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. He carries with him a set of sickles, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. His auburn hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Fargrim was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 250 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp).

Description: He is wearing a long, green cloak, and he perpetually has his halberd ready. His white crest is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 140 gp. 1 Everburning torch.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a tight fitting grey shirt and pants. She wears her white hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with singing. She constantly tries to fill her life with singing. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. Before the accident, she was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. She was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. She bought a club and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Artistic, Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 200 sp. Obsidian (5 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). 1 Chain shirt.

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. She has moderate length white hair. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with painting. She constantly tries to fill her life with painting. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Astaro was born on a far northern desert where she grew up under the tutelage of her mother, an expert Marshal. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 sp.