Description: This exceptionally lanky woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her silver hair, when down, is lengthy. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before her hampering stammer kicks in. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Shanairla was born with her father's beautiful face. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 1100 sp. 1 Smokesticks.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He wears suspenders and brown workpants. His shirt is tan, and he wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time, marred by beers. He has a long black beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

Motivation: He is content; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Fearful, Mundane. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 900 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear brown clothing when she does not wear armor. She is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly kukris and rapiers. She sports a flattop hair cut. Her green eyes peer out from beneath her top brown hat.

Personality: She is erratic and paranoid. She believes goblins are coming to abduct people. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Katherine was born in the north. At a young age she loved to build and create. In her 10th year, her parents were killed by a goblins raid, leaving Katherine alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. Some 5 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Katherine never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Map Maker and was forced into it by her family; and many goblins want her driven away

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, In love, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 700 sp. Chrysoprase (50 gp).

Description: This light-skinned male dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He wears a feathered hat to hide his balding. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. 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 Barkeep for the past few years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 1000 cp.

Description: He typically wears green cloth garments or leather armor. He has no crest. He has red eyes.

Personality: Kriv is depressed about a lot of things. He tends to be a nihilist. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: The child of a Bricklayer, who enjoyed hunting, Kriv was taken on many hunting expeditions. He married young, but lost his spouse to brigands. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He loathes his own lifestyle.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Impulsive. Bonds: Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right arm. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty green coat over it. His copper crest is smooth and relatively long. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's in love; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 400 gp. Alexandrite (300 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Black pearl (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He typically wears pastel cloth garments or leather armor. His gray fur is unkempt and raggedy. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Flame was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his mother was employed at, doing general labor. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. After a long history of fighting, Flame and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 35000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His dark red hair is singed and shortened. His eyes are likewise black.

Personality: This man loves singing and to teach people singing more than just about anything. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. Now he works as a singing tutor during his time off.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Ideals: Artistic, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 2000 cp.

Description: An older woman who wears a violet vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her red leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her violet boots flare out at the collars, she is not a threatening figure. Her long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: She acts crazy and hedonistic. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Born in the east to a Barkeep, Shanairla learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a daughter. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Barkeep.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a interpreter again

Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist, Impulsive. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1000 cp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.