Description: This man sports brown clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized sapphire on his left hand. His fur is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. Emerald enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born into a rich family. Brilliant and gifted he never wanted to apply himself. Some 7 years later his spouse died after the birth of his daughter. Heartbroken, Emerald never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his daughter whom he trained as his mother had trained him before.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, In love. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 230 gp.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. Her red crest is still thick. Her eyes are gold.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zykroff grew up listening to her mother's many stories. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. She wears her black hair down. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Halfling conditions. She was granted martial powers by her dying sister.

Motivation: Gnomish compassion.

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He is wearing a tight pastel one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are copper.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He tends to his Painter job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Nature, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 200 sp. 1 Darkwood Buckler.