Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He keeps his long black crest kept up in a rat tail. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Mehen was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. Mehen was a troubled youth. He spent his days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent his evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Mehen decided he wanted neither the life of his father nor that of the evil petty criminals he associated with. During his early adolescence, he took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Criminal record. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears black trousers with pastel and grey striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich, Enemies. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed ceremonial dagger, just in case. His tied-back hair is black. His amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He got away from his former life and has fallen to alcoholism.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Flaws: Addict, Insane, Impulsive, Depressed. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 200 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). 1 Average lock. 1 Silver holy symbol.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears light armors faded through time and improper care. His blonde hair is long and unkept. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates Halflings with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Fisher but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 4000 sp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Halflings. His skin is light but he possesses many violet ritualistic tattoos. He wears skinny pants and wears a red and violet robe with the hood down. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are green.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Halfling culture. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. 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 Shepherd. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Halfling artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Mentor, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Smoky quartz (80 gp). Amethyst (150 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp).