Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His hair is cut close to his head. His ears are large.

Personality: He is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Halfling companion (his 'brother'). He has achieved small success as a Farmer.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 20000 cp. 2 Antitoxin.

Description: He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. He has dyed his greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. 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: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and to reunite with his absent father

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Rich, Family, Immigrant, Debt. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 16000 sp. Smoky quartz (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This man is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is blonde and very short. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He takes great joy in being the best Merchant in town.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: PTSD, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. His crest is short and silver. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Mugrunden enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: Mugrunden lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: A deep hatred of dire rats; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Adventurer, Family, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 4000 gp. White opal (700 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Sard (30 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Jade (160 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp).

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is short and blue. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He seeks to pay back kindness whenever he gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip he always seeks to do solids for his friends.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 800 gp.