Description: He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He carries with him a set of hammers, each one with a emerald on the hilt. He only wears one on his belt and the other on his back. He keeps his black hair in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Apothecary hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 1800 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His head has been shaved. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Ortegar was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural halfling artifacts is his passion

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Mentor. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 2300 sp.

Description: This malnourished man wears a brown tunic with blue highlights, and long tan pants that bunch up around his shoes. His auburn hair is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: His psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and doesn't want to be a cartwright and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 200 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His chestnut hair is still thick. His fierce brown 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 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 a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Farmer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Farmer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has worked as a Farmer like his father before him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and expand his business

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 700 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears a grey shirt with thin black vertical stripes and green pants. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: Just what you see.