Description: He wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. With bright chestnut hair and a scraggly beard. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Horhog was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 100 pp. Iolite (70 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears silk and lounges about seductively. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy silver hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Tanner. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born in the north, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Gnomes in Rimple's homeland. Rimple decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 12 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Professionalism, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jade (160 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). White opal (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears a simple blue robe with brown stripes complete with hood. His white hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 6'3" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He likes to wear grey tank tops with brown pants. His dark red hair is unkempt and raggedy. This red eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Dilettante hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 50 gp.