Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is dressed in a clean black cloak covering his clean studded leather. His brown hair has been sun bleached extensively. His half smiles and red eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He considers himself the perfect gentleman. He makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Through the years after Balam was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Balam's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her wide-brimmed hat is riddled with cuts and holes. Her yellow eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. A gypsy cursed her at a young age, leading to her ugly appearance. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She wants revenge against orcs; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Lazy. Bonds: Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp).

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. She has done her best to style her beige fur to look like a famous performer. This yellow eyed easterner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: She was born several months after her father was called into army service. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears professional attire. Her blonde hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. Her green eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is cautious and jumpy. She reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: Reeza lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. When her spouse passed she lost her only source of income but claims to her sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Regain custody of her son; and many brigands want her driven away

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 10000 gp. Jet (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Pink pearl (70 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Tourmaline (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses like a well dressed Sage does. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her blue eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She is witty, but her monotone delivery comes off as unnerving She has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She helped her father out around the business and became quite the natural. Some 8 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Lia never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her father had trained her before.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Sage responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker, Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 12000 gp. Sard (60 gp). Silver pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Jade (70 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Jet (70 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Red spinel (70 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he usually wears his violet robe and has his morningstar always slung over his shoulder. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He hates Half-Elves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south to a Barber, Dean learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the south were limited. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Barber for the past few years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and to be a performer again

Ideals: Professionalism, Impeccable. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 20000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (140 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (140 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (140 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a fancy brown suit. His red hair and beard is wavy and long. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: William hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate him. It was this clingy personality that held back his writing career. He invites people to come help in his community garden.

History: William was born to in a poor docking district. He spent his early days working in the same smith shop his father was employed at, doing general labor. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Half-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Half-Elven doctor. He has became unsatisfied with his lot in life, and decided to take up adventuring.

Motivation: He wants to meet his childhood hero.

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. White pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Tourmaline (40 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Fire opal (400 gp). Star ruby (400 gp). Violet garnet (1500 gp).