Description: This slender man stands about 3'5". He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His head has been shaved. He has gleaming, smiling gray eyes.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Rimple never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away.

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Mentor, In love. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 380 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears a red tunic with white highlights, and long pastel pants that bunch up around his shoes. His head has been shaved. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Radomir lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Doctor. 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: Sabotage a competitor; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job, Family, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 cp.

Description: This man stands a little under 6'4" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a brown shirt with thin blue vertical stripes and grey pants. His fur is white and curly. His eyes are green.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Quick was born the youngest of three triplets. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 3000 cp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her white fur is long and unkept. Her eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: Standing 4'0", this man wears dull brown sweaters, loose black pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. This hazel eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: He got into the Slave Trader business at a young age. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Some 9 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Baern never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and blue, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her white hair down. Her brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. She is obsessed with her god.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her father. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and balancing her hectic life and new junk dealer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 250 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has moderate length white hair. He has violet eyes and a brown hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He works hard and plays hard.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is content.

Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Hedonist, Mundane. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: She stands about 2'10" and wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Her golden hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She hates dire rats. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She got into the Miller business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Miller work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miller work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 6000 cp. 1 Superior lock.

Description: A stocky darker skinned woman, she prefers to wear white pants and tee shirts. Her brown hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the north her family was never financially stable. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the north were limited. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Bounty Hunter for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2000 cp. Silver pearl (120 gp). 4 Alchemist’s fire.