Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a tan shirt with thin pastel vertical stripes and tan pants. His hair is short and chestnut. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Raymond was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and money/treasure

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Criminal record, Rich, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many yellow ritualistic tattoos. He wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. His white hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He got into the Barkeep business at a young age. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. After a long history of fighting, Alston and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to gnomish people

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 16000 sp. Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. He wears his chestnut hair up. His brown eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to halfling people

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic, Racist. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 100 gp. Jasper (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amber (150 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. He carries with him a set of morningstars, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a hateful person. He taunts others and blames them for his problems. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a daughter. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

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

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, In love, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 cp. Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).