Description: Her skin is bronze and flawless. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. She is an epitome of beauty. She has wavy golden hair. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Egelina's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. 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 left for the south, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Impeccable, Logical. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 gp. Coral (70 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she likes to wear yellow tank tops with tan skirt. Her brown hair, when down, is lengthy. She has a dull look in her violet eyes.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Elysande was born the youngest of three triplets. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. 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 is greedy; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Flaws: Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Family, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 800 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is brass and curly. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his blue hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zephan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His hair is golden and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is typically in her Slave Trader uniform. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Felosial was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Gifted from a young age, Pennie studied abroad. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.