Description: This woman wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. Her rusty crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her eyes are red and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Locksmith but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Sensitive, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Hourglass.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, white shirt, and brown tie. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: An older man who is dressed in an above average manner, he is not a threatening figure. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Ortegar was born with his father's beautiful face. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Attractive. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears silk and lounges about seductively, and a wedding ring on her right hand. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

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 is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her mother always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. After a long history of fighting, Kithri and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 20 pp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears a robe, a symbol of death around his neck, and a ceremonial dagger on his belt. His white hair is long and unkept. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a brown feather.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Halflings in Ghaliver's homeland. Ghaliver decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Tiefling people; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 200 sp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears red leather gloves, a red jacket, and tight pants. He has a long golden beard with little hanging trinkets. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Bhevek lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and doesn't want to be a ruler and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Has a crush, Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 330 gp. Carnelian (40 gp).

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She has wavy golden hair. Her hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Vanchu is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a illithids raid, leaving Vanchu alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and many illithids want her driven away

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: This man is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Balimaar embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. He's also a talented Sailor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 300 gp. Azurite (4 gp).