Description: He is a husky man, who wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His white hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: This man loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: He was born in the east, but his parents moved at a very young age to the south. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. 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 money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1100 gp.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he wears just a brown suit. His gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his blue eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Smoking was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He bought a sword and has really upped his game hunting, due to his understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Slave Trader responsibilities is difficult; and he loathes his own lifestyle

Flaws: Depressed, Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 100 gp. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'9" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She wears dark leathers with embroidery. Her hair is always cut to a buzz. Her eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: Elama hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her painting career. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. A serious injury left her father unemployed and in need of constant care. Her family became saddled with debt trying to care for her infirm father. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she is greedy

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Debt, Rich. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Rhymes sentences (sorry)

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). White pearl (140 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He is typically in his Weaver uniform. He keeps his long auburn hair kept up in a rat tail. He has brown eyes and a white hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes giants are coming to abduct people. His home and work are filled with various knick knacks he has acquired through the years. He cares a great deal for his adopted teenage son.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. His mother was a soldier and died while he was still young. Orthog was left his mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He's also a talented Shoemaker, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Weaver and was forced into it by his family; and he wants revenge against giants

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Job, Enemies, Family, Military. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: Amethyst (70 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her gray eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She thrives on attention. She does whatever is in her power to gain the attention of whomever she deems a fit date. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: She was raised happily, as a normal child born to her father and mother. Her father taught her the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while her mother instructed her in etiquette, music and courtly manner. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 9 years.

Motivation: A rival would like her out of the picture; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Job, Criminal record. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 300 gp. Red spinel (110 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average man, he is not imposing. He wears a robe, a symbol of his god around his neck, and a hand crossbow on his belt. His beige fur is unkempt and raggedy. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady yellow eyes.

Personality: He hates orcs. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by orcs in a raid when he was still a young child. The orcs captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Recently a tribe of orcs attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Drifting fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by orcs, and he desires to right it.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 310 gp. Jet (140 gp). Jet (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp).

Description: A 3'8" southern man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Orc culture. He is ready at a moment's notice to give into his darker urges. He is a real pyromaniac and does not care who the fire hurts. He often ends up burning people alive in the fires he starts.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He used his abilities to trick people and travel the world for free.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion.

Flaws: Disease, Racist, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Criminal record. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is physically well-built. His auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Caeldrim embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is fiercely devoted to his father, and views his father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating him from his legal half-brother.

History: Caeldrim was born the youngest of three triplets. He moved from fad to fad and when he turned 15 he discovered writing. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Healer and was forced into it by his family.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a blue armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. Her chestnut hair is still thick. Her eyes are likewise amber. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Lilli was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Performer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 700 gp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.