Description: This man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His hair is silver and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Richard embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born into a rich family. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 2000 cp. Obsidian (13 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears grey trousers with blue and white striped suspenders. She wears various colorful collared shirts. She has a very tight haircut. Her violet eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Avice speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. In her journeys she found a malevolent artifact. She wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, Family. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 80 gp. Brown-green garnet (90 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time, and a wedding ring on her right hand. Her red hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She loves her children and doesn't want them to worry about her. She loves to share her writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Anne was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her father gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her father, who blamed her for driving them apart. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Bounty Hunter, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and regain custody of her son

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: In love, Family, Poor. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 310 gp.

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He wears a tight fitting brown shirt and pants. He sports a long black beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: Thradal wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Fighter, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage daughter.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. A gifted student he started as a Navigator, but he got bored and became a Gardener. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Navigator they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Gardener, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Seeks redemption; and marry his sister to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Disciplined, Artistic. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Just what you see.