Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is typically in his Blacksmith uniform. His black hair is lengthy. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: Bertram speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He worked as a nervous Blacksmith and found it very stressful. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Impeccable, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Citrine (20 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he is wearing a long, blue, dusty cloak. His brown hair is heavily combed to the left. His red eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Tiefling culture. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He got into the Stableman business at a young age. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and tiefling compassion

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Job, Slave. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 1400 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'4" and wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His white hair is long and unkept. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Laborer arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Anverth and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. His white hair is cut short. His face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Oblar embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 7 years.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by illithids, and he desires to right it; and he has decided he is irredeemable

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 500 gp. Moss agate (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 5'11" and is dressed in a clean brown cloak covering his clean studded leather. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His eyes are hazel.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with music. He constantly tries to fill his life with music. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants; and he is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).