Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 2'10" when asserting himself. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. His eyes are likewise violet. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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 uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 90 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (500 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Onyx (60 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man typically wears black cloth garments or leather armor, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: This man loves dancing and to teach people dancing more than just about anything. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: Bertram was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: In love, Poor, Criminal record. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 80 pp. Hematite (13 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing a tight grey one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is short and purple. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady black eyes.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Mercenary. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a black armored body suit, with a simple green line shooting up and back down. He wears his silver hair up in a very large beehive style do. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Doctor. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Born in the east to a Doctor, Aerdeth learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He's also a talented Roofer, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 800 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.