Description: A 5'2" eastern man, he wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He wears his blue hair down. His gold eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). Some 3 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Cairn never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and someone believes him a fraud

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, In love, Family. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 140 gp.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy blonde stubble. She tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with her rolled up shirt sleeves this gives her a very relaxed look. She has a hunchback. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Her parents enrolled her in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that she could practice her necromantic talents. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Professionalism, Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Insomniac. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her hair is short and brown. This amber eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Painter. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Painter for hire.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others.

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Military. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tan vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his tan boots flare out at the collars. His silver hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant amber.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Bookbinder profession.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Bellfounder for hire.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Religious, Job, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear yellow clothing when he does not wear armor. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He enjoys reading and quiet.

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. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Artistic, Logical, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 10 pp. Pink pearl (80 gp).

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Glassblower 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: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: 2'10" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an apprentice working in her mother's forge. She has achieved small success as a Slave Trader.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and she's repulsed by the pc

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His purple hair is singed and shortened. His white eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Debt. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 130 gp. 1 Backpack.

Description: A 3'7" western man, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Gnomish conditions. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Human compassion; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 sp.