Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a skull scrunchie. His hazel eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: He got into the Bookbinder business at a young age. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He was granted divine powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Nature. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 4000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (140 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. Her hair is red and curly. Her gray eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She misses her home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born in the west to a Engraver, Valida learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Engraver. She left for the west, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and find a way to reverse the transformation of her brother

Ideals: Optimist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 1800 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Amethyst (130 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep blue spinel (300 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Emerald (400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Golden pearl (130 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Rhodochrosite (7 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (130 gp). White pearl (130 gp).

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. He is renowned for his bright violet suits and hats, marred by sweets. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to cover his moderate length black hair. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: He was born in the north. As a young adult he joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants to get laid; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Has a crush. Occupation: Mercenary

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 600 pp. Alexandrite (900 gp). Moss agate (10 gp). Pink pearl (150 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a mite stocky and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. Her golden hair is cut short. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She likes to make people angry or surprised. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. At a young age she wooed the heart of her future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: She feels threatened by others; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 7000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). A small bag of saffron. (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp).

Description: With blue face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears a yellow shirt, with a green mid length shorts with green tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His black hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. His parents divorced when he was young, and his father gained full cudstody. He was regularly beaten by his father, who blamed him for driving them apart. After a long history of fighting, Paelias and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To reunite with his absent father; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Philantrophist, Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Occupation: Brewer

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (120 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2400 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He very much looks the part of a Sage. He is an epitome of beauty. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His blue eyes peer out from beneath his Stetson grey hat.

Personality: He acts crazy and hedonistic. He is skeptical of what others tell him and is slow to trust.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Trym was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He helped his mother out around the business and became quite the natural. He remains aloof and afraid to be himself due to all the ideals others have placed upon him.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and balancing his hectic life and new sage responsibilities is difficult

Flaws: Hedonist, Shy. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Mentor. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 11000 gp. Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2900 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (20 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (20 gp). Old masterpiece painting (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (600 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

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 dresses like a well dressed Interpreter does. His auburn hair is still thick. His violet eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: When he was but 7 years old his parents immigrated from the east. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Interpreter. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Interpreter responsibilities is difficult; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Addict, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Hard of hearing, loud

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (50 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp).