Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is typically in his Shoemaker uniform. He keeps his gray fur in a flapper bob. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. 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 Shoemaker. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Attractive. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 4'7" western man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His brown eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Heian was born with his father's beautiful face. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. His hair is black and very short. His skin is flawless and his violet eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Watson hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Watson was born on a far southern island where he grew up under the tutelage of his mother, an expert Assassin. He struck the Assassin job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people; and he wants revenge against illithids

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 1600 sp.

Description: 4'5" and muscular, this southern man dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. His golden hair is smooth and relatively long. His violet eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson yellow hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Thoradin isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Dwarven unity. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Locksmith profession.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. At some point he was captured by brigands and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Apothecary for the past few years.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His lavender fur is unkempt and raggedy. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He has a small toy that he constantly fidgets with.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and to end his boredom

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Religious. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: Violet garnet (1600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Jade (120 gp). Coral (120 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). 1 Minor magic item.