Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty pastel coat over it. His white hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the west were limited. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

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

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Silver ewer (30 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Secretive, Insane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. His long white hair reaches down to his waist. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Unemployed job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Many giants want him driven away; and revenge

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 230 gp. Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized pastel coat. He has a brown handlebar mustache and slicked back brown hair. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends he is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy himself. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Gnomish companion (his 'brother'). He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Joker, Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Emerald (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized green coat. He sports a flattop hair cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Therai speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Religious. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 100 gp.