Description: A plain young-adult woman, she wears baggy violet pantaloons and a white scarf. Her hair is short and auburn. Her fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Avice embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she wants to get laid

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Has a crush. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Good lock. 1 Masterwork Musical instrument. 1 Superior lock.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes peer out from beneath her broad black hat.

Personality: While she acts the brute, she is far gentler than she would appear. She also is a firm believer in the womanly ideal.

History: Raised by wardens she was only a novice when giants swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. At a young age her mother died while driving off some giants. Her father being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in hammer use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to giants demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and she wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Fighting. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 110 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright black and green, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has shaved his head bald. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: His tongue was cut out and he uses sign language. 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: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears professional attire. His silver hair is heavily combed to the right. His brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He is a great chef.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Impeccable, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 3000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. His crest is red and curly. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He uses divination through singing.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the north. His father took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted necromantic powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is a bit of a kleptomaniac; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Gifted. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Banded mail.

Description: He is dressed in a clean grey cloak covering his clean studded leather. His hair is blonde, silky, and of moderate length. He has gleaming, smiling hazel eyes.

Personality: He is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: Randal lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Cook; and to settle down with his crush

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Hunter

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

Possessions: 120 gp.

Description: This woman wears dull black sweaters, loose yellow pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed greatsword, just in case. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized ruby on her left hand. She has done her best to style her brown hair to look like a famous performer. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: Grigi lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When she was little, her rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a ruined castle. She would wander through that ruined castle and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and she was stranded inside. Her family spent the next few days looking for her, and could only assume she was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Grigi took refuge in the ruined castle and found the beat up greatsword and armor she uses now. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage.

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Family, Nature. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 900 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is bedraggled and starved. He wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. He has wavy brown hair. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He likes to make people angry or surprised. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in the west his family was never financially stable. His childhood dream was to be a Junk Dealer, but he was a colossal failure. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Bather and was forced into it by his family; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she usually wears her brown robe and has her scimitar always slung over her shoulder. Her chestnut hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Gifted from a young age, Hugolina studied abroad. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Ruler hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and she wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Depressed. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: Tourmaline (140 gp). Iolite (30 gp). 1 Banded mail.