Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is dark but he possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. He dresses like a well dressed Apothecary does. He is bald on top and has large brown tufts of hair around his ears. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He comes from a rich eastern family. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Apothecary. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 6 years.

Motivation: To be a Locksmith again.

Ideals: Opinionated. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (20 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Rose (20 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She has a large black mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her red robe. Her long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is curt in most of her responses. She prefers to keep her word usage to a minimum to avoid giving away unnecessary information. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Revenge; and she is content

Flaws: Shy, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Server

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 12000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a simple black robe with white stripes complete with hood. Her blue hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is quiet and unassuming. She ignores others and carries on with her job unassumingly. She uses her nature as a weapon; she likes to lead opponents to think her in distress.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She's also a talented Dilettante, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Rich. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 17000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (130 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp).

Description: He wears dull green sweaters, loose white pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case. His crest is black and curly. His eyes are gold and beady.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: Marry his brother to traveling adventurers; and to clean up the streets

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Guardian, Family, Mentor. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Soft and melodious

Possessions: 3000 gp. Sard (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Jacinth (6000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This fat eastern woman has a bulbous nose and wears a violet top hat and violet clothes. Her skin is also unnaturally pale. Her hair is auburn and very short. Her face is scarred and worn.

Personality: Confrontational and typically high on some drug or another. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: Yvonne hails from a village terrorized by goblins. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Jeweler work with an outfit from a few towns over. Jeweler work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Enemies, Job, Religious. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 gp. Sardonyx (60 gp). Freshwater pearl (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown diamond (7000 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She tends to wear a large white jacket. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her white hair is still thick. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. Her father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but she insists her father was legitimate. During her travels, Georgina and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Georgina discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Georgina fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: Her religion dominates her actions.

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Slave, Attractive, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 22000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1800 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (70 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: This man is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing black cape and mantle trimmed with soft brown waves gently in the breeze. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He sports a flattop hair cut. This green eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He hates brigands. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Since his father passed away years ago, his mother 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. He was granted psionic powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and a deep hatred of brigands

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Enemies, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 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.