Description: She is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her long red hair kept up in a rat tail. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

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. A true patriot, Vanchu would do anything for her country. She is fiercely protective of her fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Trained by her father for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her father passed away years ago, her mother 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. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 80 pp. Malachite (11 gp). Golden pearl (110 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Black pearl (400 gp).

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her hair is chestnut, silky, and of moderate length. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She found a children's book about a Gnome Bard who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: Onyx (70 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears dull brown sweaters, loose pastel pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed sai, just in case and is in decent physical shape. His golden hair is cut short. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Alberich was raised in a hard working conservative environment. At some point he was captured by illithids and was tortured. After several years of this he finally managed to escape. He has achieved small success as a Bather.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave, Enemies. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: Chrysoberyl (90 gp). White opal (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her auburn hair is unkempt and raggedy. She has a dull look in her amber eyes.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. She found a children's book about a Dwarf Warlock who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She used her abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp).

Description: The light-skinned woman stands 5'2" and wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a violet coat. Her brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mary embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. 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 wants to get laid; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1200 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp).