Description: This exceptionally lanky man is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is cut close to his head. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His silver hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. 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: Mantus was born in the north. At a young age he loved to build and create. He moved out south to avoid the crime he committed. 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: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Religious. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 sp. Alexandrite (1200 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He usually wears his white robe and has his sickle always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has blue eyes and a white hat with a blue feather.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 Painter. He has achieved small success as a Painter.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Racist. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 600 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp).

Description: An older man who dresses like a well dressed Barkeep does, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is auburn and curly. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Barkeep arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: Alexandrite (1400 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp).