Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a violet shirt with thin tan vertical stripes and black pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy chestnut hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with writing. He constantly tries to fill his life with writing. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His family was turned out during the war. He and his family wandered west to less war torn lands. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Shepherd they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Shoemaker, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Family, Criminal record. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 3000 sp. Blue quartz (11 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp).

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright blue and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. 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 shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Gifted from a young age, Althaea studied abroad. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Sage

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 220 gp.

Description: She wears a white costume with the symbols of magic on her torso. She is physically well-built. She has black hair. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Mayor and was forced into it by her family; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Extrovert. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

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

Possessions: 250 pp. Malachite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is renowned for her bright blue dresses and hats. Her brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Shava isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: When she was but 8 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 400 sp. Jet (60 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a fancy brown dress. With wild blonde hair. This brown eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in the west, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Yurgunn was born on a far western mountains where she grew up under the tutelage of her father, an expert Locksmith. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

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

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left hand, she wears skinny pants and wears a blue and green robe with the hood down. Her brown hair is still thick. Her violet eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her childhood dream was to be a Animal Trainer, but she was a colossal failure. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Shipwright and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Shipwright responsibilities is difficult; and to reunite with her old friends

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 2000 gp.

Description: Standing 3'4", this man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Bellfounder. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: Pog was born the youngest of three triplets. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and doesn't want to be a bellfounder and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Family, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 100 gp. A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). 1 Masterwork studded leather.

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. He has no hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Fenriz hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his music career. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Body Guard arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. A few years later when the west was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 2000 gp. Iolite (80 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His hair is white and very short. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To unite with his brother.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family, Poor. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Chalcedony (60 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). White pearl (120 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Rose (60 gp). Obsidian (4 gp). Coral (120 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Jet (120 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Emerald (700 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.