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 tattered old clothes. His crest is brass and curly. This gold eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered painting. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 210 pp. Moonstone (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He is portly but not overly obese. He wears his chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in a small island village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and he is greedy

Ideals: Pacifist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 160 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His tied-back hair is black. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fisher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 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 (10 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and violet robe with the hood down. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Shepherd. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).