Description: An older man who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head, he is not a threatening figure. He wears a top hat to hide his balding. His violet eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 20. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born in the south to a Shoemaker, Akoth learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and expand his business

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane, Hedonist, Mundane. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 2000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She stands about 4'9" and is dressed in a clean black cloak covering her clean studded leather. Her right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. She wears her auburn hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady amber eyes.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Blacksmith who has hired her part-time. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gifted student she started as a Architect, but she got bored and became a Blacksmith. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Blacksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and she's in love

Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush, Job. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Shortens vowels

Possessions: 3000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (9000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy white hair. His gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He never swears and excessively uses polite adverbs when speaking. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: Born in the east to a Sailor, Silvo learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. 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 Sailor. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She usually wears her grey robe and has her shortspear always slung over her shoulder. Her long chestnut hair reaches down to her waist. Her gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She works hard and plays hard.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Vicky was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 14th year, her parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Vicky alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, she was adopted. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Hedonist. Bonds: Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Banker

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Malachite (11 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Banded agate (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her chestnut hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Weaver.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is wearing a long, blue cloak. He carries a battered longsword and tarnished shortspear as well. He has a chestnut handlebar mustache and slicked back chestnut hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Elven conditions. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Racist, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 1000 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp).

Description: He is lean but muscular and likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He has a very tight haircut. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines gray.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. 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 left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by brigands, and he desires to right it; and he is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 2000 gp. Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.