Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. She wears a small hat to cover her moderate length auburn hair. Her violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

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. She uses divination through singing.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Justice, Gifted. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Sard (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). Jet (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She wears a top hat to hide her balding. Her hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Ranala was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure her.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg.

Ideals: Justice, Artistic. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 10000 gp. Rose (80 gp). Sardonyx (80 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Emerald (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp).

Description: This man wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around his neck, and a whip on his belt. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized topaz on his left hand. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His skin is flawless and his hazel eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He uses money and sex appeal to get what he needs.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Bowyer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 15000 gp. Rose (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Emerald (600 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Golden pearl (60 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sard (20 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Blue sapphire (600 gp). Jet (60 gp). Jet (60 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who wears suspenders and tan workpants. His shirt is green, and he wears a heavy tan leather apron most of the time, he is not a threatening figure. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are green and catlike.

Personality: He misses his glory days as an athlete. He does not mind his job, but it is boring in comparison. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sai.

Motivation: Many brigands want him driven away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Athletic. Bonds: Religious, Military, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Rose (80 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp). White pearl (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. Her gray fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her half smiles and yellow eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: She was born several months after her mother was called into army service. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it; and money/treasure

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Amber (60 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Jet (60 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. She was beautiful and young once, which still shows through her age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: She is a Assassin first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of her. She is by nature obliging.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Nature, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 6000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (5000 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (40 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears a brown collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a white scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His hair is red and very short. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Courier but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. His druidic abilities were realized during a raid on his village. 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: He's in love; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Disciplined, Pacifist, Gifted. Bonds: Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (140 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (140 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.