Description: He wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates his frame, and carries daggers. His tied-back hair is black. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Through the years after Ralf was born, his mother became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Ralf's mother didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 600 pp. Hematite (10 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Emerald (800 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp).

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He usually wears his grey robe and has his quarterstaff always slung over his shoulder. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length black hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady gray eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Mercenary who has hired him part-time. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Dwarves in the south were limited. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Has a crush, Mentor. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (800 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1900 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears skinny pants and wears a yellow and white robe with the hood down. Her tied-back hair is chestnut. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep hazel.

Personality: A skeptical and narcissistic woman, Lia's first love is herself. Her second love is also herself. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. While she appears to be a normal Half-Elf, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Impeccable, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 1000 gp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Aquamarine (1400 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (40 gp). Coral (140 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A middle-aged man, he wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, and is pretty ugly. He wears a Stetson hat to cover his moderate length brown hair. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. 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 with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 12000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing a long, brown, dusty cloak. She has moderate length red fur. Her ears are large.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Tabaxis.

History: Cloud lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tabaxis in the north were limited. She has been saving her money to try and buy her sister's freedom.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Elven people; and wants to raise her children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Racist. Bonds: Family, Immigrant. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A pudgy woman standing about 5'7" has a big stupid grin on her face most of the time. She wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing. Her beige fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a feathered hat. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Apothecary work with an outfit from a few towns over. Apothecary work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Apothecary.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Ideals: Disciplined, Logical. Flaws: Insane, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fiery yellow corundum (1300 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Jacinth (7000 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Amber (140 gp). Pink pearl (140 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Amethyst (140 gp).

Description: This man wears light armors faded through time and improper care. He has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized amethyst on his right hand. He has done his best to style his lavender fur to look like a famous performer. His yellow eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born into a rich family. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He's since become an addict/alcoholic.

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

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Addict, Sensitive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 900 pp. Violet garnet (1300 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.