Description: This exceptionally lanky woman is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by her earthly robes.. Her red hair is braided into rings. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. She is fiercely devoted to her father, and views her father's ex-spouse as an evil person for separating her from her legal half-sister.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To unite with her sister; and regain custody of her daughter

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Carnelian (30 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Emerald (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her hair is short and brown. Her half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. 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 born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Coral (40 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). Jet (40 gp). Malachite (12 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His hair is black and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Aerdeth embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 2000 pp. Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: An older man who wears suspenders and white workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a colorful flower in his blonde hair. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: This man loves music and to teach people music more than just about anything. He does suffer from mild PTSD, and the sight of illithids may trigger it at times.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, he was no stranger to responsibility. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by illithids. Burto was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the illithids.

Motivation: Revenge.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (10000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. She keeps her red hair in a flapper bob. Her fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Elf in existence. A friendly and beautiful Elf, she is rarely seen without a few beauties around her arms. Though a playboy in all rights, she is no lame duck.

History: Jelenneth was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and balancing her hectic life and new spice merchant responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 10000 gp. Onyx (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Canary diamond (3000 gp). Amber (130 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Jade (130 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp).

Description: He is a pot bellied eastern man with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. He is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. His beige fur is still thick. His blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is irascible and easily irritated. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

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 was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane, Disease, Insomniac. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 2000 pp. Black pearl (200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Hematite (12 gp). White pearl (110 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp).

Description: She wears white leather gloves, a white jacket, and tight pants, and carries shortbows. She wears her blonde hair down. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She has a good heart but also a terrible temper. She will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. She is a bit of a macho woman and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Nora abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 14000 gp. White opal (1000 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Emerald (1000 gp). Rose (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (1200 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp).