Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame. His brown hair is lengthy. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His mother worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled mother and took his mother's old job. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 80 pp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, tan shirt, and black tie. She keeps her white hair in a pixie cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. She haggles over everything, upselling her goods and buying cheap. She is persistent in everything.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has never given up on her painting dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and retire the richest woman in the north

Ideals: Opinionated, Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 3200 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He has a large green mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into his grey robe. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His crest is brass and curly. He has red eyes.

Personality: He is quiet and anti-social and can barely make it a few minutes in conversation before his hampering stammer kicks in. He feeds upon the attention of others.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. 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 he uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Adventurer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 700 gp. Pink pearl (120 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Eye agate (12 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears an entirely black suit with yellow socks and a vest with buckled shoes. He has done his best to style his blue hair to look like a famous performer. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. 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: Born to a pair of adventurers, Zephan grew up listening to his mother's many stories. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and obtaining odd cultural elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Bonds: Guardian, Adventurer, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He sports tan clothing, slightly heavier than average wear, marred by chocolates. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His hair is golden and curly. His ears are large.

Personality: He cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with his opinion, he thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, he can get violently argumentative. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: A rival would like him out of the picture; and revenge

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful, Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Criminal record. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 500 gp. White pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing violet cape and mantle trimmed with soft black waves gently in the breeze. He has shaved his head bald. His brown eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker violet hat.

Personality: He is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as he rather likes the sound of his voice. His demeanor is somewhat feminine. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious eastern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to brigands demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 20 gp.

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She is typically in her Slave Trader uniform. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. Her half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: Felosial was born with her father's beautiful face. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Slave Trader for the past few years.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs.

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 200 gp. Carnelian (20 gp).

Description: This eastern woman wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants. Her clothes are grease stained in places. She keeps her long black hair kept up in a rat tail. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. 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: Gifted from a young age, Pennie studied abroad. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Banker hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the east.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.