Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair, while still mostly silver, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Engraver. The war was a terrible time for him, and Nelkin does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Disease. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp. Bloodstone (60 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His brown hair is heavily combed to the right. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. After coming to the age of reason, Halander took it upon himself to study the psionic arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. His tied-back hair is white. His green eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of brigands once and for all.

History: He is a Yochlol in disguise. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting brigands, the young Hupe began to lead the lost caravan. Lacking all sense, he decided to go on an adventure. He picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 700 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Fisher. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 36. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in a small forest village. Because his father participated in the massacre of their homeland, goblins burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the south, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his mother from journeying south to reunite his family. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is wracked by social anxiety; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 50 pp.

Description: 5'5" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His hair is red and curly. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his top black hat.

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 keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He has worked as a Actor like his mother before him.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.