Description: This tall, slender woman wears many layers of old clothing at all times. Her chestnut hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a broad hat. Her hazel eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Mella embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was raised in a plains tribe. Her mother was a soldier and died while she was still young. Mella was left her mother's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to drow demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: She wants revenge against drow.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Military, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 700 pp. Moss agate (14 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Amber (150 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Coral (150 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Sard (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Malachite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Coral (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he is wearing a long, red cloak. His long auburn hair reaches down to his waist. His skin is flawless and his amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He can speak with the recently deceased. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his mother and father. His mother taught him the rudiments of the Carpenter arts, while his father instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. He inherited a moderately successful company from his mother. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's in love

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (60 gp). Blue diamond (2000 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Coral (90 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Blue quartz (9 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a tight brown one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His gray fur is matted, messy, and big. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He will rave to anyone who will listen. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born in the east to a Tailor, Silent learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He became a Tailor soon after.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Selfish. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2100 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This woman is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Gardener. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She keeps her long chestnut hair kept up in a rat tail. She has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her parents enrolled her in a Druid school at a young age so that she could practice her psionic talents. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and money/treasure

Ideals: Joker, Artistic, Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A delicate brass dragon egg (20 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears dark leathers with embroidery. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: He speaks before he thinks and is too direct. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: He got into the Merchant business at a young age. 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 Merchant. He became a Merchant soon after.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red spinel (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). White pearl (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Rich purple corundum (1100 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (5 gp). Rose (80 gp). Silver pearl (160 gp). Iolite (80 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. Her chestnut hair is braided into rings. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad tan hat.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Veloptima will drive conversation. She has a habit of throwing herself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: She was born into a rich family. In her 13th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her mother impaled in their home, and her father beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is greedy; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Ideals: Extrovert. Flaws: Impulsive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 4000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses well, typically a more casual-formal manner. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She hates Tabaxis with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist she will grow angry at them.

History: She was born into a rich family. She went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and half-elven compassion

Flaws: Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.