Description: He is a husky man, who wears silk and lounges about seductively. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. He has hazel eyes and a red hat with a green feather.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. A true patriot, Nelkin would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and to reunite with his old friends

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

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

Possessions: A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (90 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he typically wears brown cloth garments or leather armor. His golden hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the west. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Forgetful. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Peridot (40 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Jet (110 gp). Sard (40 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). White opal (800 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jade (110 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'2" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He tends to wear a large white jacket. His hair is chestnut and curly. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He has a very dry and sarcastic sense of humor. He is not one for noise or eating so much, which is in direct contrast with his big mouthed big gutted partner. His partner is his best friend in the world. The two are very close despite being more or less each other's opposites. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. In his journeys he found a malevolent artifact. He wishes to return this artifact and its corrupting influence back to where it came.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Disease, Greedy. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1600 pp.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears long strands of aquamarine and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. Her fur is red and very short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her hazel eyes.

Personality: She misses her glory days as an athlete. She does not mind her job, but it is boring in comparison. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. A freak accident while working with her Jeweler mother left her crippled. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Athletic, Logical. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 10000 gp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Blue-white diamond (5000 gp). Azurite (11 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). White opal (1300 gp). Rich purple corundum (1300 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Obsidian (11 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 6'7", this man wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with small hat. His gold crest is heavily combed to the right. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is a great chef.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his mother. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Orc activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Orc doctor. He was granted martial powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Half-Orc compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-orc people

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Secretive, Racist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 800 pp. Star ruby (900 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he is wearing a tight black one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair, while still mostly auburn, has prominent grey streaks. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with painting. He constantly tries to fill his life with painting. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Oren abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break.

Ideals: Artistic, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 1200 pp. Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This southern man is abnormally tall. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears his white fur up. His amber eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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 is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Greedy, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 600 pp. Jacinth (5000 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Obsidian (5 gp). Jade (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.