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 a violet vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His black leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his violet boots flare out at the collars. His chestnut hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his dancing with anyone who is interested.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. 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 has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion.

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Job. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Old thin voice

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears baggy black pantaloons and a grey scarf. His hair is silver, silky, and of moderate length. His eyes are gold and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He was born to a criminal king-pin and mafia family He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered singing. He would ruin relationships and cause injury. He was reprimanded several times before being given his current form and forced to learn humility.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Passionate, Artistic. Flaws: Lazy. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 3000 sp.

Description: She is lean but muscular and sports black clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her red crest is still thick. Her eyes are red.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Mishann was born the youngest of three triplets. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Mishann grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Mishann. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She wants revenge against dire rats; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Family, Criminal record, Enemies. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 10000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: He prefers to wear flannel. He carries a battered greataxe and tarnished scythe as well. His white hair is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. Through the years after Rimmon was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Rimmon's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Rimmon fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Mundane, Impulsive, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: She wears light armors faded through time and improper care. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. She keeps her blue crest in a pixie cut. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are red.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Sora's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

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. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

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. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Poor. Occupation: Butcher

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 12000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (40 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a grey cloak and cross-gartered black stockings. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes are violet and catlike.

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 has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A freak accident while working with his Spice Merchant father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep.

Ideals: Disciplined, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Server

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 320 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light tan in addition to tight pants. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length blonde hair. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He likes to brag about his accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: His mother raised him in a mountain cabin. A gifted student he started as a Herbalist, but he got bored and became a Bounty Hunter. He has worked as a Bounty Hunter like his father before him.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by drow, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic, Passionate. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 3200 sp.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking northern young adult. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are brown.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Elaim embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. He also has developed a complete distrust of the Barber profession.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Elaim was born on a far northern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Spice Merchant. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 260 gp.

Description: A 3'3" western man, he is dressed in a clean white cloak covering his clean studded leather. His long auburn hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born in the west, but his parents moved at a very young age to the north. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 700 sp. 1 Everburning torch. 1 Antitoxin.