Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. She has black hair. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Tieflings in the north were limited. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the north; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Optimist. Flaws: Insomniac, Selfish. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 300 pp. Jasper (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her morningstar with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is a Seamstress first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Tana was born with her mother's beautiful face. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Seamstress work with an outfit from a few towns over. Seamstress work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Seamstress job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Seamstress responsibilities is difficult; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 4000 gp. Rock crystal (70 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Jet (50 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Rock crystal (70 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Black opal (1000 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp).

Description: 3'0" and muscular, this western woman wears a white tunic with grey highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. She has no hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. She invites people to come help in her community garden.

History: She got into the Marshal business at a young age. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Marshal work with an outfit from a few towns over. Marshal work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She tends to her Marshal job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: To be a Stylist again.

Ideals: Athletic, Opinionated, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (900 gp). Deep green spinel (110 gp). Peridot (30 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for her hunting needs. She sports blonde long hair. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Xanaphia isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: A powerful necromancer made her what she is. Like her father and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Miner. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 15 years.

Motivation: She has money and likes to spend it.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 4000 gp. Black pearl (1000 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1000 gp). Red garnet (160 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp).

Description: She very much looks the part of a Ploughman. She is physically well-built. Her blonde hair is greasy and uncared for. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Ridaro isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. Her childhood dream was to be a Servant, but she was a colossal failure. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and expand her business

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 2000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 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.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His hair is short and red. His hazel eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, he has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to have a good time and be beloved

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Addict. Bonds: Rich, Slave, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (40 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep blue leather and dull black iron scale mail. His golden hair has been sun bleached extensively. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He is highly sensitive about his name. He loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His martial abilities were realized during a raid on his village. Some 5 years later his spouse died after the birth of his son. Heartbroken, Heian never married again. Instead he focused his life to raising his son whom he trained as his father had trained him before.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Sensitive, Ugly. Bonds: In love, Job. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.