Description: She wears tattered old clothes. She carries with her a set of sais, each one with a emerald on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair is braided into rings. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Sarah was born the youngest of three triplets. She dropped out of school to support her sick mother, and resented it. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to reunite with her absent mother

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver ewer (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (7000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (100 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This slender man stands about 2'11". He wears long strands of amber and short red dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears his brown hair down. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Jet (50 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Amber (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Hematite (12 gp).

Description: She stands about 6'1" and very much looks the part of a Assassin. Her right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. Her long golden hair reaches down to her waist. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: Cocky and sure of herself, she believes she is the best Assassin born in the past three hundred years. She will do just about anything if she becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this she is easily convinced.

History: Sold as a small child to a brothel owner, Ownka was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Assassin.

Motivation: She would like to get married and retire; and further expansion of business

Bonds: Job, Has a crush, Mentor, Rich. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Aquamarine (500 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Zircon (70 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Silver pearl (80 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 5'6" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light violet in addition to tight pants. His blonde hair is still thick. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Rael isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He will pursue extreme courses of action in the short term, confident that they cannot fail.

History: He was born in the east. His first spouse was a Sculptor, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Black pearl (500 gp). Hematite (10 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Jade (160 gp). Coral (160 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Blue quartz (10 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He wears a white armored body suit, with a simple brown line shooting up and back down. He carries with him a set of bastard swords on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. His blonde hair is unkempt and raggedy. His brown eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

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: Fighting, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 400 pp. Jade (130 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amber (130 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing pastel cape and mantle trimmed with soft blue waves gently in the breeze. She cuts an attractive figure and her suit of old armor is well cared for even if it is obsolete. Her brown fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a small hat. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: Ethereal hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her poetry career. She is underhanded and not above using her wealth and body to get others to do her bidding.

History: Born in the east to a Laborer, Ethereal learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. She always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She ran away from her former home and has been making her living as a Laborer for the past few years.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Laborer responsibilities is difficult; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 gp. Eye agate (15 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Jade (150 gp). Jet (150 gp). Eye agate (15 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Moss agate (15 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Jet (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp).

Description: An older man who likes to wear brown tank tops with red pants, he is not a threatening figure. He wears his auburn hair up. His eyes are gray and beady.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: When he was but 3 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Human companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature sword.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends.

Ideals: Optimist, Fighting. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 800 pp. Blue sapphire (800 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Eye agate (14 gp).