Description: This late middle aged man prefers to wear flannel and is in decent physical shape. He is bald on top and has large black tufts of hair around his ears. His brown eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. 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: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and money/treasure

Ideals: Persistence, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: This man wears green leather gloves, a green jacket, and tight pants. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amber on his right hand. His crest is short and rusty. His skin is flawless and his red eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. He disdains his fellow westerners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his singing dream.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. His hair is long and blonde with streaks of silver, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is silver, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when brigands swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. When Howard reached his early adolescence his Halfling father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Howard was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 100 pp.

Description: This tall, slender man wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a brown coat. His crest is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His fierce gold eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. 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: Born in the east to a Shipwright, Rhogar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Dragonborn companion (his 'brother'). He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, In love. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: Standing 4'9", this man wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. He sports a long chestnut beard, and similarly colored long hair. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. 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 raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Fortune-teller arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Rich, Military. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 19000 cp.