Description: She is an average looking eastern female in her early mid-life. She wears a brown vest and prefers red and tan shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She wears a small hat to hide her balding. Her gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Elysande speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: A child with a great deal of singing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her 12th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 600 gp. Rose (70 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with black slacks. His white fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He has all his life been fascinated with poetry.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of philosophers.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane, Secretive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: Bloodstone (60 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears dull red sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed crossbow, just in case. His red hair is knotted and matted. He is baby faced.

Personality: Calm and collected, he is a well trained Merchant. He lacks moral complications. He does what he is told to by employers but not much else. He spends his money on whatever he fancies at the time.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Merchant arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to raise his children well

Bonds: Job, Rich, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 20 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). 1 Chain shirt. 1 Buckler.

Description: This woman dresses well, wearing grey shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Her auburn hair is well kept. Her eyes are brown and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Nature. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 6000 cp. Jet (100 gp). 1 Banded mail.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears long strands of opal and short green dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Painter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Painter work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 200 gp. 1 Masterwork studded leather. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is dressed in earthy colors with a blue and black handkerchief worn on her left side. She has silver hair. Her eyes are brown.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: She was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of her parents. Her parents died when she was young, and she was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Oppah 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 Oppah. She struck the Carpenter job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Criminal record, Job. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 100 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her long silver hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. Her brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. A friendly and beautiful Half-Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: She comes from a rich western family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 10000 cp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her blue crest is braided into rings. Her red unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: Antrara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was an apprentice working in her father's forge. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Addict. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 400 gp.

Description: A 5'5" eastern woman, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Meriele was born in the east. At a young age she loved to build and create. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She bought a spear and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and she is content

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 70 gp.