Description: He is a husky man, who is dressed in an above average manner. His blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ulblyn embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was born into a rich family. Ostracized due to the necromantic powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. 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; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze, and carries pickaxes. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. His green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He hates dire rats. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. In his 17th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Gormogord alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 1400 gp. Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Obsidian (9 gp). Sard (20 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Blue sapphire (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 6'10" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: Damakos is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and money/treasure

Flaws: Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 1300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He keeps his dark red hair in a pixie cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born in the north to a Farmer, Tethren learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His parents were killed by goblins in a raid when he was still a young child. The goblins captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has achieved small success as a Farmer.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 90 gp. 1 Banded mail.