Description: This man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat, and sports empty pouches on his belt. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents divorced when he was young, and his mother gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his mother, who blamed him for driving them apart. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 2000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She is dressed in earthy colors with a black and red handkerchief worn on her left side. Her gold crest is still thick. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She tends to agree with only herself unless someone else's opinion sounds like she can profit from it. She tries to control her temper but she can't always stop herself from what she feels what must be done. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

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. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and has the majority of his body covered in plate. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Lance embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He does not believe in violence as a means to an end. He is a dedicated Mason but believes his peers are too gung-ho.

History: He served in the navy to pay for his family's outstanding loans. His father was a soldier and died while he was still young. Lance was left his father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Pacifist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. He keeps his blue hair in a pixie cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He took after his father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, his father taught him to defend himself. When his father died while fighting dire rats, the young Nicor began to lead the lost caravan. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 22000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 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 (10 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The woman speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. She seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if she got out from a pool a few moments ago. She wears a tight fitting black shirt and pants. She has moderate length blonde hair. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was raised by priests from a young age. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She's also a talented Layabout, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: Expand her business; and to be a layabout again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Canary diamond (2000 gp). Blue star sapphire (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Black opal (1400 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Zircon (60 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Banded agate (13 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Azurite (13 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This man stands a little under 5'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His fierce brown eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He is someone who is used to having a large amount of sex appeal. He also lacks a concept of privacy and shares just about everything. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born into a rich family. Like his father and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Bather. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion; and further expansion of business

Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Military, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver pearl (50 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Jade (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). White pearl (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: 3'4" and muscular, this northern man is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers his face most of the time. His brown hair is knotted and matted. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

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. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Secretive, Selfish. Bonds: Military. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tourmaline (80 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Banded agate (7 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Fire opal (1600 gp). Amethyst (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black star sapphire (1600 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Azurite (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). White pearl (80 gp).