Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has dyed his greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. Faran liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He bought a shield and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Nature, Military. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp).

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears dull blue sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed longsword, just in case. His silver hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has several tiny ruby earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He's also a talented Shipwright, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand his business; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 800 gp. Citrine (60 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a simple brown robe with green stripes complete with hood. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Bundrigo embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. In his youth he was part of a gang. He got caught, but did not rat out his comrades and served his time in prison. Being a Dyer kept his interest for a while, but then he became depressed and bored. So he turned to a secret life of crime, taking increasingly more risks and challenges.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 2200 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His hair is long and auburn with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small brown clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his violet eyes.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He takes great joy in being the best Stableman in town.

History: He was born in a small mountains village. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He has achieved small success as a Stableman.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Job, Nature. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He has moderate length brass crest. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep red.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. A friendly and beautiful Dragonborn, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Rhogar was born with his father's beautiful face. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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. Rhogar fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To protect his home; and to fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp).