Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He wears an entirely violet suit with black socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Bertram will drive conversation. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and expand his business

Ideals: Extrovert, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: She wears many layers of old clothing at all times. She is physically well-built. Her black fur is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a Cook, her mother struggled to pay the bills. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She now spends her time doing works of charity.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold music box (4000 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 (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is generally shirtless and showing off his tattooed chest. His hair is silver and curly. He has gray eyes and a yellow hat with a brown feather.

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 underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: The child of a Shepherd, who enjoyed hunting, Roland was taken on many hunting expeditions. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Immigrant, Religious. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 100 gp.

Description: This fat southern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a brown costume with the symbols of her god on her torso. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. She has shaved her head bald. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Nora's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nora is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Impeccable, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 43000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is tall and muscular. She wears bulky white painted plate armor. Her tied-back hair is golden. Her eyes are likewise brown. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Tawna speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. When Tawna reached her early adolescence her Halfling mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by dire rats. Tawna was horrified and prayed that her father was alright. However, she heard that her father had died fighting off the dire rats.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.