Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears skinny pants and wears a black and brown robe with the hood down. His auburn hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with his Map Maker mother left him crippled. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 800 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He prefers to wear flannel. He keeps his long red hair kept up in a rat tail. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and revenge

Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His blonde hair is braided into rings. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He passes on several rewards to people in need. He makes a point to leave places better than he found them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gifted student he started as a Doctor, but he got bored and became a Soapmaker. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Soapmaker and was forced into it by his family; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears a colorful flower in his bronze crest. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born into a rich family. His father was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and to protect his home

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 30 gp. 1 Chain shirt.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep pastel leather and dull red iron scale mail. His golden hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Gnomish activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Gnomish doctor. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Beggar and was forced into it by his family; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 500 pp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.