Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her hair is auburn and curly. She has violet eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. 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: She is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Racist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 270 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned woman, she is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length chestnut hair. She is baby faced.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Birel will drive conversation. As she has aged she has sought to do reparations for her actions as a youth. She is also making sure that her compatriots who never received punishment for their crimes are brought to justice.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Birel was a troubled youth. She spent her days as a hard laborer instead of attending school, and spent her evenings with numerous mobsters and gang members. Birel decided she wanted neither the life of her father nor that of the evil petty criminals she associated with. During her early adolescence, she took a sudden opportunity while working the docks and commandeered a vessel that was left unmanned. After months of barely getting by, Birel managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time, marred by chocolates. His hair is black and curly. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his mother.

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. After coming to the age of reason, Burto took it upon himself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He feels kind of lost in life; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, black cloak. His crest is copper and very short. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his music with anyone who is interested.

History: He was born into a rich family. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family, Rich. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 10 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He wears silk and lounges about seductively. He is an epitome of beauty. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. His green eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the west. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Unemployed work with an outfit from a few towns over. Unemployed work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He's also a talented Navigator, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and regain custody of his son

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 120 gp. Chrysoprase (80 gp).