Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'2". She wears a tight fitting blue shirt and pants, and her gloved hand is found clutching a ceremonial dagger. Her hair, while still mostly blonde, has prominent grey streaks. She wears an eyepatch.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the mountains to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the mountains due to the painful memories there. Xanaphia took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up ceremonial dagger and armor she uses now. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: An older woman who is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times, she is not a threatening figure. She wears her blonde hair down. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Diesa was born with her father's beautiful face. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. 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 is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 1300 sp. Moonstone (80 gp). Banded agate (13 gp).

Description: He stands about 6'6" and is dressed in earthy colors with a black and blue handkerchief worn on his right side. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his red crest in a pixie cut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a man enough he will sell his own mother. Money is his most trusted friend.

History: He was born in the north. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Mentor. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 150 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Jade (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered green stockings. He has done his best to style his black hair to look like a famous performer. His eyes are likewise blue.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. 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 became a Jeweler soon after.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Job, Guardian. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 400 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears baggy blue pantaloons and a brown scarf. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She wears a Stetson hat to hide her balding. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She seems absolutely devoid of it. She stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Pyntle was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Gnomes in the south were limited. Some 4 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Pyntle never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love.

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, In love, Mentor. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking eastern young adult. He wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He invented a lineage for himself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 5000 sp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears just a grey suit. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. He has moderate length red hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Nalral was born with his mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Nalral was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the south. Nalral's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 190 gp. 1 Darkwood Shield.