Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 3'1". He is dressed in an above average manner, and his gloved hand is found clutching a sai. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Joser lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears just a violet suit. His fur is gray and curly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Shivering studied abroad. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Cartwright. 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: To be a Slave Trader again; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 10000 sp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the left. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He is a great chef.

History: His druidic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His first spouse was a Butcher, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Family, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: He typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull blue iron scale mail. His wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes are violet and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bundrigo isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Mentor, Military. Occupation: Server

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: A pudgy man standing about 4'4" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears a brown costume with the symbols of magic on his torso. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his hazel eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Thoradin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Locksmith. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Many illithids want him driven away; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 7000 cp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp).