Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a black wide-brimmed hat and black clothes. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: He was born into a rich family. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Salasar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length blonde hair. She has amber eyes and a red hat with a blue feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. The war was a terrible time for her, and Merla 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 into a rich family. 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 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: She feels kind of lost in life; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Rich. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This tall, slender man tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. He has shaved his head bald. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and to protect his home

Ideals: Disciplined, Fighting. Bonds: Nature, Guardian, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'8". She wears a tan armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Brewer who has hired her part-time. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Through the years after Vadania was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Vadania's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Rich, Job. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: He stands about 4'10" and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He is a Laborer first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Born in the north to a Laborer, Quarion learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She keeps her blonde hair in a pixie cut. Her hazel eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. She has worked as a Blacksmith like her mother before her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and she will attempt to ambush and attack anyone she thinks she can take on alone and try to knock them out with non-lethal damage. if successful, she will try to sell them to her slave-trader contact

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 260 gp. Rose (40 gp). Banded agate (8 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears professional attire. With wild auburn hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. In her youth she was part of a gang. She got caught, but did not rat out her comrades and served her time in prison. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and seeks redemption

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 110 gp. Chrysoberyl (160 gp).

Description: This slender woman stands about 2'9". She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Verna isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Born to a Sailor, her father struggled to pay the bills. She worked as a nervous Fisher and found it very stressful. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Fisher for hire.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Impeccable, Justice. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 240 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A 3'11" northern man, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Mentor. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: Just what you see.