Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he tends to wear a large red jacket. His hair is auburn, silky, and of moderate length. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. He worked as a nervous Tanner and found it very stressful. He became a Tanner soon after.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Military, Job. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 30000 cp.

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).