Description: He is an average looking eastern male in his early mid-life. He wears tattered old clothes. His hair is red and curly. His eyes are likewise brown. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. 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: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Professionalism, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 270 gp.

Description: Standing 3'3", this man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a halberd on his belt. His blonde hair and beard is wavy and long. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of brigands attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Joser fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and halfling compassion

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 800 gp. Amethyst (70 gp). Jade (70 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He has had some formal dancing training, and achieved minor success. After a long history of fighting, Igden and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy white fur. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and grey tie. He has a hunchback. He keeps his white fur in a flapper bob. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-sister.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Bricklayer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Bricklayer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Bricklayer job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Job. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 2100 gp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp).