Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a tan tunic with pastel highlights, and long black pants that bunch up around his shoes, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

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

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist, Fearful. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 500 gp. Sard (70 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). Zircon (70 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and is dressed in an above average manner. He has a long red beard with little hanging trinkets. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is quite rude, and likes to deride his opponents skill and shout insults at them. Any perceived weakness will be pressed and exploited. He is seen as merciless and passionate.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He moved out west to avoid the crime he committed. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Immigrant. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 2000 sp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male wears tan painted combat armor at almost all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. His blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He is underhanded and not above using his wealth and body to get others to do his bidding.

History: Heian was born into a poor family. Growing up, he dreamt of becoming a Fighter, to bring honor to his family’s name. When he came of age, he applied for a position with his town's local guard, looking to work his way up via merit and eventually become a Fighter in service of a powerful lord somewhere. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has dedicated himself to building a better trade route.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 2600 sp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp).

Description: She prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is smooth and relatively long. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She runs her personal life as if detached from it. She organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits she will get from it. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Bather.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Flaws: Selfish, PTSD. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Rich. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 900 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman wears a fancy violet dress, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She wears her auburn hair up. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep gray.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Mella isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Expert who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she has decided she is irredeemable

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Smokesticks. 1 Tanglefoot bags.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. He wears a top hat to cover his moderate length chestnut hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He would rather hide behind his crafts than deal with other people.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Joker, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Breastplate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This late middle aged man sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear and is in decent physical shape. He has done his best to style his white hair to look like a famous performer. His fierce amber eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is cool and collected. He likes to make quips and puns whenever he does anything. He also makes a point to compliment his superiors and flatter them. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Ghaliver was born with his father's beautiful face. He found a children's book about a Halfling Adept who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. He modeled his life after the story, seeing himself destined a hero. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 1 Everburning torch. 3 Alchemist’s fire. 3 Tanglefoot bags. 3 Antitoxin.

Description: She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep white leather and dull brown iron scale mail. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her chestnut hair is lengthy. Her blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Disease, PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (30 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a robe, a symbol of strength around her neck, and a club on her belt. Her golden hair is knotted and matted. She is baby faced.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. 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: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Recently a tribe of illithids attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Anne fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable, Optimist. Bonds: In love, Mentor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2900 gp. Pink pearl (100 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Amber (100 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.