Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with grey lining and desert motifs, and is pretty ugly. He wears a broad hat to hide his balding. His eyes are amber and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Slave, Debt. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 60 gp. Jade (40 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries a battered dagger and tarnished hand crossbow as well. He has moderate length scarlet crest. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gold eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Kriv grew up listening to his father's many stories. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: To be a Detective again; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Criminal record, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an average looking southern male in his early mid-life. He dresses well, wearing blue shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is chestnut and curly. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Naal embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is afraid of women and trembles around 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. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. After a long history of fighting, Naal and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 900 gp.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears professional attire. He has a blonde handlebar mustache and slicked back blonde hair. His eyes are blue and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He takes great joy in being the best Shepherd in town.

History: The child of a Servant, who enjoyed hunting, Nim was taken on many hunting expeditions. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 13 years.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She dresses like a well dressed Mason does. Her black hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Gifted from a young age, Harriet studied abroad. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and balancing her hectic life and new mason responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 sp. 4 Thunderstones.