Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Deceptive and manipulative this northern guy figured out how to best use his charms to convince people to do what he wants. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his writing with anyone who is interested.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. Due to his spouse's obsession with being a Baker they were divorced and he won custody of their son. He worked as a Dilettante, and he later adopted a second son.

Motivation: Many orcs want him driven away; and an old rival family wants him found

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 12000 gp. Red spinel (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Emerald (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Rhodochrosite (15 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She wears a deerstalker hat to hide her balding. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Great was born with her father's beautiful face. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and wants her loneliness to end

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Religious. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Cloth of gold vestments (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (110 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (110 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman of a pale complexion, she wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her silver hair is greasy and uncared for. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She has all her life been fascinated with dancing.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. 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. Due to her spouse's obsession with being a Scribe they were divorced and she won custody of their son. She worked as a Junk Dealer, and she later adopted a second son.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and her spouse's relatives view her with great suspicion

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Job, Family. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp).

Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many pastel ritualistic tattoos. He is dressed in an above average manner. He wears his blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: He was born into a rich family. Being born in the south, 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 south 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 north. He has since lost track of the people in his past.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and doesn't want to be a navigator and was forced into it by his family

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Black pearl (300 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Chrysoberyl (160 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman stands a little under 4'8" and is a bit bulky. She is very muscular particularly in the legs. She typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep green leather and dull black iron scale mail. Her hair is blue and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in the west to a Courier, Markosian learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her psionic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She tends to her Courier job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and to be a barber again

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 600 pp. Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Canary diamond (2000 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Jade (40 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Azurite (9 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Violet garnet (900 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 5'6", this woman wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She wears her auburn hair up. She has brown eyes and a violet hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. Since then, she has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she wants to meet her childhood hero

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Russian accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp).

Description: 5'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. Her long white hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. She wears a mask on her face.

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 lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born in the south her family was never financially stable. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She has achieved small success as a Tanner.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Poor, Immigrant. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 4000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (130 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.