Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His white hair is heavily combed to the right. He has a dull look in his violet eyes.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born several months after his father was called into army service. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Halfling activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Halfling doctor. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Religious, Military. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: Lapis lazuli (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 3'0" and is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His hair is short and silver. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Bertram lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Masseuse. He hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and doesn't want to be a farmer and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 30 pp. Red-brown spinel (130 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). White pearl (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He is wearing a long, blue cloak. His hair is brown and curly. His silver eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He is intelligent and cunning, but he will too often allow his rage to get the better of him. He will lose his cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Merchant work with an outfit from a few towns over. Merchant work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After a long history of fighting, Amnon and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 900 pp. Jade (40 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). White opal (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears just a blue suit. His white crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He resents people who mock his appearance or him, so he has learned to be the meanest son of a gun. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. A serious injury left his mother unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm mother. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Debt, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 2000 sp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'11". He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and his gloved hand is found clutching a dagger. His brown hair is cut short. His violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Azaki hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. 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 was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. 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 Beggar. He has worked as a Beggar like his father before him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 90 pp. Amber (90 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Coral (90 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.