Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has shaved his head bald. His green eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker white hat.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Ghaliver embodies much of what other species detest in the Halflings. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Ghaliver was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Military. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with green colored cloaks and clothing. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: John wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Commoner, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. A gifted student he started as a Marshal, but he got bored and became a Bookbinder. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the south.

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Logical, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 1500 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and a wedding ring on his right hand. His silver hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His white eyes peer out from beneath his top blue hat.

Personality: Valafar speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He always admired druidic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He was granted druidic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Poor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 11000 sp.

Description: He wears many layers of old clothing at all times, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'1" when asserting himself. His auburn hair, when down, is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a longsword on his belt. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

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. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. 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. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Baz fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting, Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sellsword

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 100 gp.