Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright red and grey, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He refers to his adoptive father for almost all things he is unsure about, which are numerous. He is very much still a child and has not developed a drive for self-dependency.

History: Born in the west to a Animal Trainer, Nelkin learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. Being born in the west, 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 west 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 south. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and expand his business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Family, Job. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 700 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Golden pearl (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Moss agate (8 gp).

Description: She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She carries a battered longbow and tarnished sai as well. Her long brown hair reaches down to her waist. She has several tiny emerald earrings on each ear.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. 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: A powerful brothel owner made her what she is. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Mentor. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 4000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears dull tan sweaters, loose grey pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath her sweater she keeps a concealed falchion, just in case. She wears her brown hair down. Her skin is flawless and her gray eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the south were limited. She has dedicated herself to building a better village for her children.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Opinionated, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 800 pp. Sardonyx (20 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Malachite (15 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 6'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears an entirely black suit with white socks and a vest with buckled shoes. His crest is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He hates gnolls. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A gifted student he started as a Gardener, but he got bored and became a Map Maker. He's also a talented Gardener, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: To be a Gardener again; and nothing but the best is good enough for him

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 3000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp).

Description: This man is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of his veins is visible when he is not flexing. His shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for him due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. His auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are likewise brown.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Immeral fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He is terrified, and will act out of fear; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Selfish, Fearful. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 18000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (140 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver ewer (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She has a missing right arm. She tends to wear a brown poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. She has lavender fur. Her eyes are likewise blue. Her teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: She is business-like. She takes instructions and follows them to the letter. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Beggar profession.

History: Born in the west her family was never financially stable. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Server. She's also a talented Beggar, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and expand her business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 11000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Black opal (1100 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1100 gp). Rose (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Moonstone (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is scrawny and has patchy yellow fur. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. She has a hunchback. She keeps her yellow fur in a pixie cut. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines hazel.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Fragrant was born in the west. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her father was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. One night she noticed a nearby shooting star which she hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. She has done her darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Her name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and she desires to right it; and to settle down with her crush

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Addict. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 1100 pp. Iolite (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Rich purple corundum (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.