Description: A moderately attractive man, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He has styled his blonde hair well, parting it to the left. His fierce gray eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gildmak grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and money/treasure

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1000 pp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (10 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp).

Description: An older man who wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized black coat, he is not a threatening figure. He is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around his ears. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He takes great joy in being the best Layabout in town.

History: He got into the Layabout business at a young age. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He tends to his Layabout job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He typically wears grey cloth garments or leather armor. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. His tied-back hair is black. His eyes are likewise gray.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He takes great joy in being the best Barber in town.

History: Calcitro hails from a village terrorized by drow. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He wants revenge against drow.

Ideals: Disciplined, Gifted. Bonds: Slave, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 50 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He carries with him a set of pickaxes, each one with a amber on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his black crest in a flapper bob. He is baby faced.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 60 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a falchion on his belt. His chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from him. He is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Halfling in existence. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Scribe arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He found a children's book about a Halfling Fighter who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Fighting, Justice, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 1900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.