Description: Runty and weak-looking, he tends to wear a tan poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt. His golden hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His parents enrolled him in a Ranger school at a young age so that he could practice his martial talents. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1000 sp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a white shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His silver hair is greasy and uncared for. He has amber eyes.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Nicholas has worked very hard to control his curse. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 70 gp. Jade (80 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. He wears his brown hair up. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this southern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He is a Doppelganger in disguise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the south were limited. During his travels, Dondon and his party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Dondon discovered the rest of his party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Dondon fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing his own horrible transformation.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 36000 sp. Silver pearl (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (13 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he dresses in black turtlenecks beneath a white coat with black slacks. He has no hair. His eyes are blue.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Bhevek isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Halfling unity. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His first spouse was a Doctor, they had one daughter, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Uses sign language

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

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a white shirt with thin green vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Joker, Entrepeneur, Impeccable. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 200 gp. Pink pearl (40 gp).