Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears dull white sweaters, loose green pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born in the south, but his parents moved at a very young age to the west. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Body Guard they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Barkeep, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 700 gp. Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He stands about 3'5" and wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. Sporting a brown mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the west were limited. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 27000 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright yellow and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to his abundance of muscles. His white hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are gray.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oren fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Halfling compassion; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 30000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. His white hair is lengthy. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his broad grey hat.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born in the north. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Paelias fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To be a Mortician again; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 40 gp.

Description: He is lean but muscular and tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His golden hair is greasy and uncared for. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. Nutae was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Nutae decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. 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 feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, In love, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 5000 cp.