Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a trident on her belt. She keeps her long black crest kept up in a rat tail. This red eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Arava 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. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Gnomish companion (her 'brother'). Recently a tribe of giants attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Arava fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 700 sp. Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He has wavy black hair. His eyes are red and catlike.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and money/treasure

Ideals: Justice, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly warhammers and crossbows. Her black hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Quelenna is a sociable creature first and foremost. She loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. She can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: When she was but 7 years old her parents immigrated from the north. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She used her abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and dwarven compassion

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Carnelian (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His golden hair is lengthy. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. Animals are drawn to him, and he is able to talk to them.

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. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has worked as a Guard like his father before him.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Guard responsibilities is difficult; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: In love, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 25000 cp. Star rose quartz (40 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is wearing a tight blue one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her red hair is wavy and long. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Thiala was born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She has worked as a Bookbinder like her mother before her.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 500 pp. Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.