Description: He is a pot bellied western man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep brown leather and dull black iron scale mail. He keeps his blonde hair in a flapper bob. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Human conditions. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears bulky violet painted plate armor. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A 5'1" western man, he wears baggy white pantaloons and a pastel scarf. His brown hair is matted, messy, and big. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the west. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Zunn has worked very hard to control his curse. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 sp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: This dark-skinned female wears grey leather gloves, a grey jacket, and tight pants. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines brown.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Animals are drawn to her, and she is able to talk to them.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Tanner arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Ostracized due to the psionic powers of her oldest sister, she and her siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Humans became a terror of the countryside. 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 is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 600 sp. Red garnet (130 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tattered old clothes. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has dyed his greying blonde hair a little too much giving a sharp blonde color. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of dire rats may trigger it at times.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Human activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Human doctor. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by dire rats. Randal was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: Human compassion.

Ideals: Professionalism, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Deep green spinel (90 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her hair is black and very short. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Shy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'8" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His eyes are violet and beady.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to get a good night's sleep

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 cp. Golden pearl (100 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears grey robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a bow, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. 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 a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. After a long history of fighting, Darrak and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: He got into the Dilettante business at a young age. 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 has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Expand his business; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Mentor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 700 sp.