Description: He is dressed in an above average manner. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He keeps his long black hair kept up in a rat tail. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born into a rich family. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and money/treasure

Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 sp. Black star sapphire (500 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp).

Description: This malnourished man dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. His fierce violet eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Cocky and sure of himself, he believes he is the best Detective born in the past three hundred years. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Naeris was born the youngest of three triplets. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He usually wears his tan robe and has his nunchaku always slung over his shoulder. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is red and curly. He has gleaming, smiling white eyes.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He uses divination through singing.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Mantus was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The mother sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his mother's willingness to do anything to win. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Immigrant, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1 Holy water. 1 Holy water.

Description: He typically wears tan cloth garments or leather armor. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his morningstar, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a clover on it. He has styled his auburn hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are blue.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He is obsessed with his god.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Aelar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: Just what you see.