Description: He wears a simple black robe with green stripes complete with hood. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Dilettante but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: Nazû was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Philantrophist, Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 gp. Banded agate (14 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Jade (130 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His black hair is knotted and matted. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Fargas embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the east his family was never financially stable. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Fargas and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears just a green suit. His moppish silver hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Alston was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Alston was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with his absent mother

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Military, Family. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 sp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he has a large violet mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his black robe. His white hair is knotted and matted. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Grom was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Architect for the past few years.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Cynical, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Carnelian (60 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty blue coat over it. His yellow fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Beast speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 280 gp. 1 Silk rope.