Description: She wears silk and lounges about seductively, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'7" when asserting herself. She has wavy brown hair. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: Black pearl (600 gp).

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally she sports a yellow coat. Her silver hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is extraordinarily eccentric. She tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

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. When Althaea reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf father passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: She is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Insane. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: 6'6" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 35. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Rolf has worked very hard to control his curse. 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 is greedy; and he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Flaws: Insane, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 700 gp. Jade (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. She is dressed in earthy colors with a white and brown handkerchief worn on her right side. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length silver hair. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Courier hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Justice. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Adventurer, Religious, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 4000 gp.

Description: This northern man wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His clothes are grease stained in places. His white crest is still thick. His skin is flawless and his gold eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 16000 sp. Tourmaline (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His crest is green, silky, and of moderate length. His gold eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Dadalan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He tends to his Cartwright job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions.

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears baggy violet pantaloons and a black scarf. He has done his best to style his blonde hair to look like a famous performer. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small violet hat.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Jocelyn isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his writing dream.

Motivation: Revenge; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Artistic. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 8000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.