Description: This man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His ears are large.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Alchemist’s fire.

Description: This woman wears a black coat over a brown low-cut shirt, and a Stetson hat upon her head, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her scarlet crest is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are red and beady.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. Havilar liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Military, Nature. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 40 gp. Peridot (70 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: She stands about 3'4" and is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Her voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl she speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of her tone. She is very protective of her business, her home, and her spouse. She is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: She is a bit of a kleptomaniac.

Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 36000 sp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery. His red hair is long and unkept. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. 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: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Carter mother left him crippled. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Sage

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

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, black shirt, and white tie. He has a hunchback. His long blonde hair reaches down to his waist. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady violet eyes.

Personality: He is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, he's a very lovable idiot. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Humans in the south were limited. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3 Smokesticks.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears green robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her hand crossbow. She keeps her black crest in a flapper bob. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Dragonborns with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Bellfounder hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 cp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp).

Description: He is typically in his Mayor uniform. He carries a battered shortbow and tarnished spear as well. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He got into the Mayor business at a young age. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 700 sp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is brown and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 68. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 1300 sp. 1 Masterwork Heavy wooden shield.

Description: This man is renowned for his bright pastel suits and hats. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His gray fur is greasy and uncared for. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 600 sp.