Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears baggy violet pantaloons and a white scarf. Her hair is short and auburn. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Avice embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age her mother died while driving off some giants. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in hammer use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. 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: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His crest is red and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.