Description: He is typically in his Layabout uniform. He is portly but not overly obese. He keeps his brown hair in a flapper bob. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He comes from a rich northern family. In his 15th year, his parents were killed by a orcs raid, leaving Bertram alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He became a Layabout soon after.

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

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a red handlebar mustache and slicked back red hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Athletic, Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 60 gp.

Description: A 5'10" northern man, he wears a tight fitting tan shirt and pants. His long red hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. 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 takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. At a young age both his parents were killed in an accident. His uncle (a powerful person with enemies on both sides of the law) took him in and had him trained in basic self defense. Being a Dyer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 19000 cp. 1 Masterwork manacles. 1 Good lock. 1 Climber’s kit.

Description: An imposing man with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic right leg, he wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). He has brass crest. His gold eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. Mugrunden enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He is a Chromatic Dragon in disguise. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 10000 sp. Hematite (15 gp). White opal (1600 gp).

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. Being a Sellsword kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Criminal record, Poor. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Minor magic item.