Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His amber eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: Hupe was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He 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. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Jeweler for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and balancing his hectic life and new jeweler responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 500 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a red coat. His red hair is thinning but still full. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He is a Slaad in disguise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He has worked as a Shoemaker like his mother before him.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: This younger middle-aged man does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it, and a wedding ring on his left hand. He has chestnut hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Barendd grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Barendd was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: In love, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 110 gp. Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears skinny pants and wears a brown and pastel robe with the hood down. Her hair is cut close to her head. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She likes to be helpful to her clients. She likes to prescribe proper advice to her clients. She keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to her own.

History: Gifted from a young age, Aline studied abroad. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. Recently the stress of being a Banker has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and balancing her hectic life and new banker responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 9000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her white hair is singed and shortened. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 260 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and is pretty ugly. She wears her auburn hair down. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Armorer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. 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 now mingles about in high society.

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 money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Rich, Debt. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 310 gp. 1 Breastplate.

Description: An older man who wears grey trousers with tan and white striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts, he is not a threatening figure. He has shaved his head bald. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Further he is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Ploughman for hire.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries a battered shield and tarnished rapier as well. She wears a colorful flower in her chestnut hair. This brown eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. After a long history of fighting, Herleva and her spouse have recently divorced.

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

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1300 sp.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears violet trousers with black and green striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. Her silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her eyes are green and beady.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. Her actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as she answers to a power that mortal women fail to acknowledge.

History: She was raised in a forest tribe. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Silk rope.