Description: He is a husky man, who does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a very tight haircut. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Howard embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born in the north to a Beggar, Howard learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 5000 cp. Zircon (80 gp).

Description: He dresses like a well dressed Fletcher does. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He became a Fletcher soon after.

Motivation: He is content; and he is greedy

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 360 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears a violet costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. Her red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Through the years after Baelitae was born, her father became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Baelitae's father didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Baelitae never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his yellow robe. He keeps his white hair in a flapper bob. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. 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: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. He worked as a nervous Miller and found it very stressful. He has worked as a Miller like his father before him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 60 gp. 4 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: This woman is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing white cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her white hair is heavily combed to the left. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Orcs.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Orcs in the west were limited. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has decided she is irredeemable.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 160 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears a tan broad hat and tan clothes. She wears a broad hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. Her eyes are gray.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 1000 cp. Alexandrite (200 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She has done her best to style her white fur to look like a famous performer. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Silent was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Silent's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 100 sp.

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is dressed in an above average manner. He is an epitome of beauty. 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: Eccentric and domineering, Ûshbaka will drive conversation. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. 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 left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 120 gp. Amethyst (60 gp).

Description: This woman wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized grey coat. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her black hair is well kept. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her wide-brimmed grey hat.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Sannl was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Halfling companion (her 'brother'). She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature morningstar.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1 Half-Plate.