Description: He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. His brown hair is cut short. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 sp. Obsidian (14 gp). Jade (40 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'0". He wears a green collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a pastel scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His silver hair and beard is wavy and long. This gray eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Interpreter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Baz was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Has a crush. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man wears a yellow vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His green leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his yellow boots flare out at the collars, and sports empty pouches on his belt. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His half smiles and black eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is mildly Tiefling supremacist, though he does not identify as such. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Marbas was raised in a hard working conservative environment. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Tiefling conditions. He tends to his Apothecary job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Apothecary responsibilities is difficult; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: 4'4" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He typically wears red cloth garments or leather armor. His tied-back hair is white. This violet eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Fletcher. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He became a Fletcher soon after.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Fletcher responsibilities is difficult; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: This slender man stands about 4'9". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Arannis was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Wizard, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Wizard in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Secretive, Fearful, Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 70 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.