Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Halfling, and stands approximately 2'11". He wears an entirely grey suit with blue socks and a vest with buckled shoes, and his gloved hand is found clutching a shortbow. His black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He is a great chef.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. After a long history of fighting, Vlorn and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 40 pp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a simple white robe with black stripes complete with hood. He has a very tight haircut. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp).

Description: He is a mite stocky and wears black painted combat armor at almost all times. His white hair is braided into rings. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: Born to a Locksmith, his mother struggled to pay the bills. When Rurik reached his early adolescence his Dwarf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and wants a kiss

Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Has a crush, Poor, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A 5'3" northern man, he prefers to wear flannel. His red fur is braided into rings. His eyes are blue and beady.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born at the edge of vast plains. His parents were killed by dire rats in a raid when he was still a young child. The dire rats captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 180 pp. Red spinel (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has done his best to style his golden hair to look like a famous performer. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad green hat.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He disdains his fellow northerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest brother, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich, Military. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 1000 gp. Obsidian (10 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp).