Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his green robe. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. He tends to his Brewer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a tan scarf. She sports golden long hair. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is obsessed with her god.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: He stands about 3'1" and dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His hair is short and golden. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are gray.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 19000 cp.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His white hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Human compassion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 12000 cp.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His moppish red hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Gifted from a young age, Kipper studied abroad. His parents enrolled him in a Sorcerer school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To unite with his sister.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. With wild chestnut hair. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Vonana hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are a pleasant hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Tourmaline (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This man stands a little under 3'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears a white vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his white boots flare out at the collars. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Bhevek was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Justice, Professionalism. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 5000 cp. Eye agate (9 gp). Red spinel (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp).

Description: He wears dark leathers with embroidery, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'5" when asserting himself. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise hazel. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: Naeris was born with his father's beautiful face. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, Debt. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 400 sp. Pink pearl (80 gp).