Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many white ritualistic tattoos. He wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a longsword, but if one is not available he will default to his rapier. His auburn hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small blue hat.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Brewer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered south to less war torn lands. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. With wild silver hair. Her eyes are blue.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Barber work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barber work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She became a Barber soon after.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and wants to raise her children well

Bonds: Poor, Criminal record, Immigrant, Nature, Job, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 280 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep grey leather and dull yellow iron scale mail. She wears a Stetson hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her green eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

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 Yvonne reached her early adolescence her Human 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. After a long history of fighting, Yvonne and her spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she prefers to wear flannel, and is pretty ugly. Her brown hair is long and unkept. She has hazel eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When Shava reached her early adolescence her 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 inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Military. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 250 gp. Star ruby (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp).

Description: This younger middle-aged man wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat, and a wedding ring on his left hand. His white hair is greasy and uncared for. His amber eyes peer out from beneath his small brown hat.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. A fanatic, his devotion to his small selection of gods is unquestionable. He claims to be doing their will and will base all his actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: In love, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 2600 gp. Alexandrite (1600 gp). Pink diamond (2000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he tends to wear a large yellow jacket. His hair is white and very short. His ears are large.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk he knows how to make people feel guilty. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He wants revenge against giants.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Coral (130 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. She is an epitome of beauty. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her half smiles and hazel eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Ella was born with her mother's beautiful face. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Gnomish people; and gnomish compassion

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 900 gp. Black pearl (400 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.