Description: A pudgy man standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on his face most of the time. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has wavy purple hair. He has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. In his 13th year, while out on a day-trip, he returned to find his hometown burning and destroyed. He found his father impaled in their home, and his mother beheaded. He saw the man who walked out, and charged him in a blind rage. The man easily evaded and defeated him, leaving him to live broken and terrified. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Slave. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 70 pp. Malachite (16 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: He wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. He conceals his ceremonial dagger with his veritable burlap sack of a shirt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 3'7" when asserting himself. He has shaved his head bald. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He is obsessed with his god.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He saw the violence of war and the aftermath so he converted to religion and dedicated himself to non-violence.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Disease, PTSD, Greedy. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 300 gp. Jasper (80 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He wears an entirely violet suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. 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 has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Guard

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: He is dressed in a clean violet cloak covering his clean studded leather. He is portly but not overly obese. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Nelkin embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born into a rich family. He became part of the deadliest team of assassins in recent memory. A botched job caused the group to be disbanded. After months of barely getting by, Nelkin managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He wears red painted combat armor at almost all times. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

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 was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 90 pp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp).