Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a shield on his belt. With bright golden hair and a scraggly beard. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Raer fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 70 gp.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. His golden hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a quarterstaff, but if one is not available she will default to her glaive. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Elama speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 16000 cp. Hematite (13 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time and is in decent physical shape. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Dell embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Dell was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Detective for hire.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Detective responsibilities is difficult; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 500 sp.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her white hair is matted, messy, and big. She tend to wears goggles to shield her eyes.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of goblins may trigger it at times.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Dyer arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. She became a Dyer soon after.

Motivation: To be a Interpreter again; and a deep hatred of goblins

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, he wears a red shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and brown pants. His head has been shaved. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady hazel eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Halfling compassion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Family, Military. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She hates giants. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: The child of southern immigrants she idolized her mother. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a giants raid, leaving Jacoba alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Animal Trainer they were divorced and she won custody of their daughter. She worked as a Mason, and she later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to unite with her brother

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 80 gp. Red garnet (100 gp).

Description: This woman has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her green robe. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her gray fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Stoic and calm, she prefers to meditate than take action. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Aura was born the youngest of three triplets. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He wears an entirely red suit with grey socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his red hair to look like a famous performer. His skin is flawless and his gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. 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 happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Seamstress arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 80 gp. Silver pearl (140 gp).