Description: He is a paragon of his species. He is larger and stronger than most Half-Elves. His skin is light but he possesses many black ritualistic tattoos. He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy black hair. 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 has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and he would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insomniac, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 6000 gp. Azurite (6 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep green spinel (100 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Sard (70 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Sard (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Sardonyx (70 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 light-skinned male wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His eyes are hazel and catlike.

Personality: He trusts no one. He is not readily capable for forgiveness and his ire never leaves him. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. His father worked until he suffered an accident while they were digging through a hill for a new route. He had to support his now crippled father and took his father's old job. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: He's in love; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 12000 gp. Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Aquamarine (1500 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chrysoberyl (40 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Jet (40 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: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears long strands of jet and short black dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He wears a colorful flower in his white hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

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. He disdains his fellow easterners, claiming they make him look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He left for the east, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally.

Flaws: Insane, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rose (50 gp). Rock crystal (50 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (13 gp). Clear bright green emerald (2000 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Blue quartz (13 gp). Sard (50 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Red spinel (140 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears long strands of amethyst and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He has no love for corruption and racketeering and views those as crimes of the highest magnitude.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. His father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. By chance he met his brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: To unite with his brother; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Guardian, Family. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 2000 gp. Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (80 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he prefers to wear brown clothing when he does not wear armor. He has done his best to style his yellow fur to look like a famous performer. He has several tiny aquamarine earrings on each ear.

Personality: He is extraordinarily eccentric. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Performer work with an outfit from a few towns over. Performer work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Shy. Bonds: Rich, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Rock crystal (40 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Chrysoprase (40 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1300 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden pearl (140 gp). Malachite (7 gp). White pearl (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She usually wears her white robe and has her mace always slung over her shoulder. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. She wears a top hat to cover her moderate length black hair. Her hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born in the west to a Actor, Vanchu learned a great deal about her father's area of expertise. Vanchu abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She tends to her Actor job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Passionate. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 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.

Description: He wears long strands of aquamarine and short yellow dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his monstrous two handed axe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a butterfly on it. His hair is golden and very short. His hazel eyes dart from person to person.

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 is a bit of a macho man and will challenge people to random contests of strength and skill, and invite them to random hunting and fishing trip.

History: He was born into a rich family. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. 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: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Immigrant. Occupation: Fisher

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (120 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.