Description: 3'3" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He keeps his long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bucklal embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. Through the years after Bucklal was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Bucklal's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Sard (60 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright violet and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is white and curly. He wears an eyepatch.

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. 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: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His childhood dream was to be a Fortune-teller, but he was a colossal failure. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he is greedy

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 400 gp. Amethyst (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

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 Apothecary mother left him crippled. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he is greedy

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Sensitive, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Good lock.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'3" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, green shirt, and blue tie. With bright silver hair and a scraggly beard. His eyes are a pleasant brown.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and an old rival family wants him found

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, In love, Military, Family. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: Peridot (40 gp).

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered tan stockings. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Aust grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Aust. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Jeweler for hire.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.