Description: A 5'11" northern man, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. His red hair is matted, messy, and big. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic man, Balam's first love is himself. His second love is also himself. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Doctor, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 500 gp. Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp).

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears white painted combat armor at almost all times. He has no hair. His ears are large.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Ishgha has worked very hard to control his curse. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To pay off his debts; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1700 gp. Iolite (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears blue trousers with brown and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He sports a flattop crest cut. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Unemployed business.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Disciplined, Persistence, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Citrine (50 gp). Zircon (50 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered scimitar and tarnished axe as well. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His eyes are brown and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Hupe embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Hupe is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Hupe liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. After a long history of fighting, Hupe and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Fighting, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.