Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and is pretty ugly. His chestnut hair is singed and shortened. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his feathered violet hat.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Kyle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. 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's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 170 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He has moderate length chestnut hair. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs.

Flaws: Shy, Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 500 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears just a blue suit. He wears a small hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He is curt in most of his responses. He prefers to keep his word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Slave Trader arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 400 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears professional attire. He has dyed his greying golden hair a little too much giving a sharp golden color. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He found a children's book about a Halfling Rogue who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 1100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.