Description: She dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a pastel coat with white slacks, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 3'5" when asserting herself. Her hair is blonde and curly. Her eyes are amber.

Personality: She hates gnolls. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. She also has developed a complete distrust of the Merchant profession.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Her childhood dream was to be a Merchant, but she was a colossal failure. 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: She wants revenge against gnolls; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1200 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 5'2" and muscular, this eastern man is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. He has styled his white hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. Randal is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his sisters into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Ostracized due to the arcane powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Half-Elves became a terror of the countryside. 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: Retire the richest man in the east; and find a way to reverse the transformation of his sister

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue quartz (14 gp). Sard (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Gnome, and stands approximately 3'3". She prefers to wear tan clothing when she does not wear armor, and her gloved hand is found clutching a axe. Her white hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Priest. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. 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 drifted from career to career and currently works as a Priest.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a red shirt with thin white vertical stripes and brown pants. He cuts an attractive figure and his suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. He has white hair. His violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He has all his life been fascinated with music.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. 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 has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is content

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Slave. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

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 fur is cut close to his head. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: A powerful brothel owner made him what he is. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: Doesn't want to be a Detective and was forced into it by his family; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 500 pp. An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (50 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Elves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many blue ritualistic tattoos. She has the majority of her body covered in plate. Her auburn hair has been sun bleached extensively. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away.

Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Rich. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: Black pearl (1600 gp). Rich purple corundum (1400 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear black clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his blue crest down. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Baradad hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his painting career. He uses his nature as a weapon; he likes to lead opponents to think him in distress.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Ploughman work with an outfit from a few towns over. Ploughman work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent mother; and to unite with his brother

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Secretive, Disease. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 5000 gp. Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Coral (120 gp). Moss agate (12 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Fire opal (1300 gp).