Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines green.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Painter business at a young age. Like his mother and his brother before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Painter. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Vondal fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 40 pp. Chrysoberyl (80 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of topaz and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His fur is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is fiercely devoted to his mother, and views his mother's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1200 sp.

Description: 2'11" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He usually wears his white robe and has his scimitar always slung over his shoulder. His chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His fair skin shows little sign of his aristocratic breeding.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: Born to a Bellfounder, his father struggled to pay the bills. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Halfling people.

Flaws: Shy, Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Military. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 9000 cp.

Description: An older man who is renowned for his bright white suits and hats, he is not a threatening figure. His hair is cut close to his head. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: Thervan hails from a village terrorized by giants. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Elves became a terror of the countryside. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is dressed in an above average manner. His hair is cut close to his head. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Cairn never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Nature, Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 40 gp. Red garnet (50 gp).