Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He is an epitome of beauty. His hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Born in the north to a Bookbinder, Bertram learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He always admired divine-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has never given up on his painting dream.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, In love, Job. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 6000 cp.

Description: With black face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His dark red hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are red.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He got into the Barrister business at a young age. Zepar liked to wander the woods near his home when he was young, something he still likes to do at least once a week. He never liked modest clothing or shoes, so he would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and he developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. He has been saving his money to try and buy his brother's freedom.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of his brother; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Job, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1200 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a worn and beaten armor, and he perpetually has his shortbow ready. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Trey isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world; and he doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 6000 sp.

Description: This southern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. She has wavy white hair. Her eyes are hazel.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Menny embodies much of what other species detest in the Gnomes. She does not believe in violence as a means to an end. She is a dedicated Apothecary but believes her peers are too gung-ho.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. He usually doesn't wear a shirt. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his gray eyes.

Personality: He is a sleazy, sleazy guy. He has no qualms about using his powers of suggestion to get people to do what he wants. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Halimath was born with his mother's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Miner for the past few years.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Extrovert. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 sp. Red garnet (60 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Azurite (4 gp). Jasper (80 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright white and brown, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black 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: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 130 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp).

Description: A 3'2" southern woman, she wears a robe, a symbol of magic around her neck, and a mace on her belt. She has shaved her head bald. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She has all her life been fascinated with music.

History: Her arcane talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Bree fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Seeks redemption.

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 80000 cp. Rose (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Red spinel (80 gp).

Description: This woman is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior, and sports empty pouches on her belt. Her black hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a dagger scrunchie. Her green eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Millicent lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions; and marry her brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Fighting, Disciplined, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Family, Religious. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 100 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Sard (60 gp). Jade (120 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A 3'4" western man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His white hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is witty, but his monotone delivery comes off as unnerving He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: His father raised him in a mountain cabin. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: Pink pearl (100 gp).