Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His brown hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

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 does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of gnolls may trigger it at times.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Apothecary arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. While he appears to be a normal Dwarf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 1600 sp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: She is an attractive woman, lean and moderately muscular. She is renowned for her bright tan dresses and hats. She has shaved her head bald. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She believes there is no problem she cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for her, and Nyx does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 130 gp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he is renowned for his bright blue suits and hats. His blonde hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aramil studied abroad. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: This woman is very fat, and very much looks the part of a Mayor. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

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. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Mayor responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 sp.

Description: She stands about 5'3" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She can't help but pocket interesting objects she comes across

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She got money to start a business from the gang present in town. She is greatly indebted to them.

Motivation: She is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions; and she feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help

Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Religious, Debt. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Carnelian (50 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His hair is purple and very short. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Modean speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Guard arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 150 gp. Zircon (20 gp).

Description: Standing 3'3", this man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His black hair is braided into rings. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Tailor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He got into the Tailor business at a young age. 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 Tailor. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Obsidian (15 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). 2 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This slender woman stands about 5'10". She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her brown robe. Her brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her blue eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She made a deal with a demon which lead to her current lot in life, and she's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Fighting. Bonds: Adventurer, Debt. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (160 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: She wears brown trousers with grey and pastel striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She has dyed her greying beige fur a little too much giving a sharp beige color. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Armorer. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: Art hails from a village terrorized by goblins. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Armorer. She was granted necromantic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 160 gp.