Description: A hulking woman with gigantic muscles, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. Her white hair is thinning but still full. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Joan embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching her a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sard (20 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). White opal (1100 gp).

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short white dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: He was raised happily, as a normal child born to his father and mother. His father taught him the rudiments of the Animal Trainer arts, while his mother instructed him in etiquette, music and courtly manner. His parents were killed by drow in a raid when he was still a young child. The drow captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. He now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: Many drow want him driven away.

Flaws: Antagonistic, Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Enemies. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 900 pp. Red garnet (160 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Rhodochrosite (14 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). Bloodstone (70 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Iolite (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear tan pants and tee shirts. Her red hair is heavily combed to the left. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: This woman loves writing and to teach people writing more than just about anything. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She got into the Blacksmith business at a young age. Like her mother and her brother before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Blacksmith. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and to find somewhere to settle down

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Job, Religious. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 700 pp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 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 (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (150 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is of a modest build and height, but she carries herself more imposing than she is. She wears brown robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a hand crossbow, but if one is not available she will default to her whip. Her auburn hair is matted, messy, and big. Her violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: Gifted from a young age, Rosalind studied abroad. Her martial abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and balancing her hectic life and new performer responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (4 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp).

Description: He wears dull brown sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed greataxe, just in case, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 6'0" when asserting himself. He has no hair. His violet eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: The child of a Butcher, who enjoyed hunting, Norman was taken on many hunting expeditions. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Bather hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Fearful. Bonds: Nature, Poor. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 7000 gp. Banded agate (12 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Chalcedony (60 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Jet (120 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Dark and lean, he is a relatively plain man. He wears well tailored suits and hats with beautiful decoration. He is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. His chestnut hair is matted, messy, and big. His eyes are a pleasant violet.

Personality: Stoic and calm, he prefers to meditate than take action. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: He is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Disciplined, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1200 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (50 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears silk and lounges about seductively. Her black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. She has a dull look in her red eyes.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Uzza was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Fisher work with an outfit from a few towns over. Fisher work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: She's repulsed by the PC; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: 4000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.