Description: She is scrawny and has patchy red stubble. She dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head. She has a hunchback. She has done her best to style her red hair to look like a famous performer. Her hazel eyes peer out from beneath her deerstalker brown hat.

Personality: Ella hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Being born in the east, she completed her medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. She returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. She was a general practitioner in the east for years, until she, through no fault of her own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal she made her way north. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 11000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 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 (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: This man is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His hazel eyes peer out from beneath his broad white hat.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Hunter but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: He has passion for adventuring and risk; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Pacifist. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Jade (150 gp). Rose (80 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Clear bright green emerald (8000 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Red spinel (150 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Golden pearl (150 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a chocolate of some kind. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with black lining and desert motifs, marred by chocolates. His black hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He has blue eyes and a black hat with a brown feather.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Impulsive, Disease. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Star ruby (1200 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Carnelian (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Sard (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (140 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Amber (140 gp). Deep blue spinel (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: An older man who tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look, he is not a threatening figure. His brown hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a card scrunchie. He has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, John embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He has a minor phobia of water and hates getting wet.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his father always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He dropped out of school to support his sick father, and resented it. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Family, Military. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Blue diamond (2000 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). Red garnet (120 gp). Jade (120 gp). Aquamarine (1600 gp). Blue star sapphire (1500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears a red shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. He wears a colorful flower in his silver hair. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

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 lacks restraint and is impulsive. He jumps in and acts without thinking all too often.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. A freak accident while working with his Cook mother left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Impulsive, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Military. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 11000 gp. Red spinel (110 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Silver pearl (110 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman dresses well, wearing violet shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her golden hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: Avelina speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her father. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Recently a tribe of drow attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Avelina fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Military. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Speaks with squeezed throat

Possessions: 5000 gp. A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (10 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Gold music box (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1700 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (80 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (80 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'9", this woman wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her cinnamon fur is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for her. She lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Religious. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 800 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item.