Description: He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down, and carries greataxes. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Burto embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and is pretty ugly. His brass crest is braided into rings. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Patrin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 15000 sp. Red spinel (110 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Red-brown spinel (110 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a pot bellied northern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He wears a pastel vest and prefers yellow and pastel shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His hair is long and white with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small pastel clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Anselm was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism, Justice. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1700 sp.

Description: He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. He has wavy chestnut hair. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Map Maker work with an outfit from a few towns over. Map Maker work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Map Maker job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's in love

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Deep green spinel (130 gp).