Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Helja embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

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. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: In love, Military, Rich. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 cp.

Description: A middle-aged man, he tends to wear a blue poncho over his likewise colored trousers and shirt, and is pretty ugly. He sports a flattop hair cut. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alvyn does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: Alvyn was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Bellfounder responsibilities is difficult; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Ugly, Cynical, Depressed. Bonds: Military, Job. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 2700 gp. Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Sard (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (700 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and dresses well, wearing black shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His tied-back hair is auburn. His blue eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

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: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears tight fitting pants and leather jackets. She usually doesn't wear a shirt. She has dyed her greying copper crest a little too much giving a sharp copper color. Her gold eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. After coming to the age of reason, Eggren took it upon herself to study the martial arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother; and to be a masseuse again

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 340 gp.

Description: His left side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He wears a simple violet robe with black stripes complete with hood. His hair is red and curly. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Azaki speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He does not mind isolation but does not hate company and attempts to receive them as best as possible.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Azaki grew up listening to his father's many stories. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature bow.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Impeccable, Extrovert. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Cook

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 110 gp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: This woman is dressed in earthy colors with a tan and green handkerchief worn on her left side, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has black hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: The child of a Bounty Hunter, who enjoyed hunting, Ellyjoybell was taken on many hunting expeditions. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has became unsatisfied with her lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Opinionated. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 11000 sp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He carries with him a set of pickaxes on his belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. His moppish golden hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His amber eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Dworic was raised in a hard working conservative environment. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Sage for hire.

Motivation: Expand his business; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Addict, Impulsive. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 gp. Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with wide-brimmed hat. She keeps her blue crest in a pixie cut. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her gold eyes.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Joker. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1300 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a tan suit, blue shirt, and tan tie. With wild black hair. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep violet.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She feeds upon the attention of others.

History: She comes from a rich southern family. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and revenge

Bonds: Guardian, Attractive, Rich, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 200 gp.