Description: He stands about 4'2" and is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing brown cape and mantle trimmed with soft tan waves gently in the breeze. His left leg appears badly burned and disfigured. His brown hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: He hates Dwarves with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: He is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. 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: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jet (100 gp). Hematite (13 gp). Jet (100 gp). Sard (20 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (13 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Rhodochrosite (13 gp). Alexandrite (900 gp). Deep blue spinel (900 gp). Amber (100 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). Red-brown spinel (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She is wearing a long, brown cloak. Her white fur is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: She is a Lycanthrope in disguise. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Roofer. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush, Family. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (80 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Eye agate (5 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Banded agate (5 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Azurite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Onyx (80 gp). Jade (60 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Coral (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned woman stands 4'7" and wears tattered old clothes. She has dyed her greying red hair a little too much giving a sharp red color. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She has always had a great fascination with Dwarven culture. 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 is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a strong sense of loyalty to dwarven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 1800 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (70 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1800 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1100 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp).

Description: A 4'3" southern woman, she is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. Her auburn hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. Her gray unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She considers herself a woman of culture and sophistication. She likes a good challenge to her wits. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Her father was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She has been helping groups of widows and orphans who have fled abusive spouses or lost their families to illithids.

Motivation: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Disease, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Puts emphasis on the wrong words

Possessions: 1000 gp. Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and is wearing a long, brown cloak. His blonde hair is knotted and matted. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Anselm embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. He spends most of his days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There he gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Gifted from a young age, Anselm studied abroad. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 1000 gp. Peridot (20 gp). Jade (50 gp). Violet garnet (1600 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Sard (20 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Coral (50 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He prefers to wear black pants and tee shirts. He wears his black hair up. His amber eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. 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. He leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever he goes.

Motivation: He is greedy; and he has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 700 pp. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Jeweler. She has a very tight haircut. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is a melancholic, but persistent worker. She resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. She cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. From her teen years she was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on her. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Many dire rats want her driven away; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Mentor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Jeweler

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.