Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has wavy brown hair. Her violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: While she is on the job, she is grim and serious. She understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. She lacks restraint and is impulsive. She jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Nora was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She has comitted a past crime that haunts her to this day; and she is a bit of a kleptomaniac

Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Criminal record, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He takes great joy in being the best Fisher in town.

History: Gildmak lived on a farm with his mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the north, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the north for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way south. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Herbalist they were divorced and he won custody of their daughter. He worked as a Fisher, and he later adopted a second daughter.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and balancing his hectic life and new fisher responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 41000 sp.

Description: 5'0" and muscular, this southern man is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. He has gleaming, smiling green eyes.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. 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 is greedy; and retire the richest man in the south

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 300 gp.

Description: He tends to wear a large yellow jacket. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His silver hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a dull look in his green eyes.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Koeth isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He also is a firm believer in the manly ideal.

History: Gifted from a young age, Koeth studied abroad. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Map Maker. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Map Maker.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Map Maker responsibilities is difficult; and to pay off his debts

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Job, Debt. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: French accent

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: He is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and tan handkerchief worn on his left side. He carries with him a set of longbows on his belt, each one with a topaz on the hilt. He wears his black fur down. His skin is flawless and his copper eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Three hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He is very protective of his business, his home, and his spouse. He is willing to work with less than legal methods but maintains the front of legitimacy.

History: Heir to a fortune, his parents put a great deal of effort into curing his disease. He has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: He is being blackmailed/forced/etc and this influences his actions; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Criminal record, Rich. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 17000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (30 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a large brown mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his violet robe, and he perpetually has his kukri ready. His fur, while still mostly beige, has prominent grey streaks. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. Only to laugh say gotcha and shoot double pistol fingers at the fooled target.

History: Flask was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tabaxis became a terror of the countryside. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To settle down with his crush; and he's attracted to the pc

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Joker, Persistence. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 600 gp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she dresses in yellow turtlenecks beneath a black coat with blue slacks. She has moderate length white hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. She pushes her goals aggressively. She is also a coward if confronted.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Hadwisa grew up listening to her father's many stories. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: She has a crush on the local Carpenter; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Rich, Has a crush. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 60 pp.

Description: He is wearing a long, brown cloak. His silver hair is matted, messy, and big. His ears are large.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He dropped out of school before completing his studies. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he wants revenge against gnolls

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Shy. Bonds: Job, Enemies. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 cp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She prefers to wear grey clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: A rambunctious noisy drunk she knows how to make people feel guilty. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Her druidic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she loathes her own lifestyle

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Depressed. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 210 gp.