Description: This malnourished man wears tattered old clothes. His hair is cut close to his head. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His parents were killed by gnolls in a raid when he was still a young child. The gnolls captured him, and made him a slave and general play-thing. He was beaten and tortured regularly, leading to his deformed appearance. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Tharivol was horrified and prayed that his mother was alright. However, he heard that his mother had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He doesn't get along with people that don't share his tastes; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Impeccable, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 1600 pp. 1 Major magic item.

Description: He is dressed in a clean pastel cloak covering his clean studded leather. He keeps his beige fur in a pixie cut. His hazel unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He does not care much for physical appearances, nor does he care much for other people. He does however care about what he wants and getting it. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: A powerful slaver made him what he is. A freak accident while working with his Detective father left him crippled. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He made a deal with a demon which lead to his current lot in life, and he's becoming increasingly nervous about it; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Disease, Ugly. Bonds: Mentor, Immigrant. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 6000 gp. Red-brown spinel (150 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Chrysoberyl (150 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). Amber (150 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She dresses like a well dressed Spice Merchant does. Her blonde hair has been sun bleached extensively. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks her mind. She is able to fit into much smaller and tighter spaces than normal.

History: Born in the west to a Spice Merchant, Bolhild learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. She helped her mother out around the business and became quite the natural. She struck the Spice Merchant job and began her own company from there.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern.

Ideals: Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Shy. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 1200 pp. Banded agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Amber (90 gp). Red-brown spinel (90 gp). Rose (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Rose (20 gp). Fire opal (900 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Fire opal (900 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'2" and dresses well, wearing white shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. His right leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His auburn hair is smooth and relatively long. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his mother. Ostracized due to the martial powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Halflings became a terror of the countryside. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 900 pp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp).

Description: The man speaks with an almost imperceptible accent. He seems to always be the slightest bit damp as if he got out from a pool a few moments ago. He wears a tan costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. His chestnut hair is still thick. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady green eyes.

Personality: He tends to agree with only himself unless someone else's opinion sounds like he can profit from it. He tries to control his temper but he can't always stop himself from what he feels what must be done. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: Erevan was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Doctor hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: To be a Slave Trader again.

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Poor. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 11000 gp.

Description: She has a large white mantle and cape that has been intricately interwoven into her black robe, and carries kukris. She wears a colorful flower in her brown hair. She has several tiny sapphire earrings on each ear.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world.

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Flaws: Terse. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a violet tunic with green highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around her shoes. She is muscular with a powerful set of arms. She has dyed her greying brown hair a little too much giving a sharp brown color. Her half smiles and violet eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: She was born in the north. Her childhood dream was to be a Banker, but she was a colossal failure. She then took over the family business and is one of the better Actor for hire.

Motivation: Expand her business.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Boston accent

Possessions: 300 pp. Moss agate (5 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (600 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Sard (30 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp).