Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears black robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a shield, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. His hair is auburn and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 200 gp. Red garnet (90 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Jasper (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing left arm. He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with Stetson hat. He is bald on top and has large auburn tufts of hair around his ears. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has all his life been fascinated with writing.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 90 pp. Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, and a wedding ring on his right hand. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the east. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Miner work with an outfit from a few towns over. Miner work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he wants to get laid

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Rich, In love, Has a crush, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 900 gp. Bloodstone (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His golden hair is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes gnolls are coming to abduct people. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Born to a Engraver, his mother struggled to pay the bills. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and to unite with his sister

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies, Family, Religious. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This late middle aged man tends to wear a large blue jacket and is in decent physical shape. He has no hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: Heian was raised in a hard working conservative environment. Heian 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. He struck the Shoemaker job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 200 gp. Blue sapphire (600 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp).