Description: She wears a simple black robe with brown stripes complete with hood. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her trident, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a rose on it. Her silver crest is knotted and matted. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines red.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 200 pp. Obsidian (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 6'6" southern man, he is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing green cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. His crest is cut close to his head. His eyes are gold and catlike.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Born in the south to a Bellfounder, Salasar learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record, Job, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: Deep green spinel (140 gp). Hematite (13 gp).

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she has a large tan mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her grey robe. Her silver hair is well kept. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Felosial embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Felosial was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Slave. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He is typically in his Ruler uniform. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He keeps his black hair in a flapper bob. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He is kind towards other men and children and will generally offer men help without question. Others will generally need to prove themselves to him.

History: Born in the north to a Ruler, Qemuel learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He was taken from his home at a very young age. He tends to his Ruler job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations he has.

Motivation: He is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Disciplined, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Slave, Religious. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1600 gp.

Description: This dark-skinned female is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of her physical features obscured. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

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 stubborn though. She always likes to keep a trick up her sleeve. She likes to fight dirty and will kick and punch below the belt if she feels she even has a chance of losing.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Cursed with unlife at a very young age, Shamil has worked very hard to control her curse. Recently she has begun working with bootleggers and crooks.

Motivation: She feels that her past leaves her morally obligated to help; and she is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences her actions

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Healer’s kit.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a brown shirt with thin grey vertical stripes and blue pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His amber eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. A few years later when the east was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He bought a monstrous two handed axe and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 900 sp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a top hat. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the north. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the north were limited. He left for the north, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 80 pp. Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he dresses in blue turtlenecks beneath a red coat with violet slacks. His brown hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: His necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: To prove his worth to the world; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Halimath hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his singing career. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Born to a Masseuse, his mother struggled to pay the bills. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature club.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero; and obtaining odd cultural dwarven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 150 gp.