Description: She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'6" when asserting herself. Her auburn hair is singed and shortened. Her eyes are gray and catlike.

Personality: Sariel speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In her 17th 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 now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 80 gp.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 3'0" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears an amalgamation of clothes and depending on the season will wear more layers of the continuing hodge podge. Her blonde hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich, In love, Religious. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Amber (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She wears suspenders and green workpants. Her shirt is white, and she wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. Her black crest is heavily combed to the left. Her half smiles and gold eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This woman loves poetry and to teach people poetry more than just about anything. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the north. She has had some formal poetry training, and achieved minor success. She has never given up on her poetry dream.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

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

Description: This fat northern woman has a bulbous nose and usually wears her blue robe and has her nunchaku always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her red hair, when down, is lengthy. She has blue eyes and a blue hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Layabout, who enjoyed hunting, Mialee was taken on many hunting expeditions. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. She bought a nunchaku and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and human compassion

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Racist. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 20000 cp. Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp).

Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. His crest is bronze and very short. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gold eyes.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

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. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Military, Mentor. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is wearing a long, pastel cloak. Her fur is cut close to her head. She has several tiny topaz earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her mother and father. Her mother taught her the rudiments of the Gardener arts, while her father instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. As of late she has set up a hidden staging nest where she ambushes people she hires for escort.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Criminal record. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (6 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dark leathers with embroidery, and is pretty ugly. His brass crest is matted, messy, and big. His red eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

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. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and he desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1400 gp. Jade (70 gp). Sard (20 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, tan cloak. He is bristling with hidden weapons, mostly longswords and longbows. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a rose scrunchie. His eyes are likewise hazel.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of giants may trigger it at times.

History: He was born into a rich family. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Detective work with an outfit from a few towns over. Detective work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. After months of barely getting by, Orryn managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, he made his way to the capital under a new identity.

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

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Rich, Job, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 18000 cp.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She sports white clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is a great chef.

History: She comes from a rich eastern family. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was granted martial powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Emotional, Depressed. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 200 gp. Jasper (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). White pearl (100 gp).