Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears baggy grey pantaloons and a red scarf. His red hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. The war was a terrible time for him, and Alex does not often speak of it. When he does, he does so with a strained expression and tears in his eyes.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. Alex was born on a far southern forest where he grew up under the tutelage of his father, an expert Cartwright. He left for the south, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and he feels kind of lost in life

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Military, Immigrant. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Fire opal (500 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Amber (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). Tourmaline (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (11 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Alexandrite (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Dwarves. Her skin is dark but she possesses many tan ritualistic tattoos. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her red hair is kept up in a ponytail inside a deerstalker hat. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is inclined to make off color jokes and interpret anything that could be construed as such as innuendo. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: Born in a small village she learned the ways of the warrior from her mother. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Guard hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. Recently a tribe of dire rats attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Oriff fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting, Joker, Artistic. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 1600 pp. Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Peridot (40 gp). Jet (90 gp). Red spinel (90 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Black pearl (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Jade (90 gp). Amber (90 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Pink pearl (90 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Blue sapphire (400 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Red spinel (90 gp).

Description: An older woman who is dressed in earthy colors with a pastel and black handkerchief worn on her right side, she is not a threatening figure. Her black 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 dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: When she was but 3 years old her parents immigrated from the east. She has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to her frivolously. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Pacifist. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Posh accent

Possessions: 11000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult woman, she dresses in pastel turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. Her fur is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 46. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Despite her manner, she is extremely passionate and proud of her job, and she prides herself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: A child with a great deal of dancing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Cursed with lycanthropy at a very young age, Quick has worked very hard to control her curse. She became a Herbalist soon after.

Motivation: To be a Soapmaker again; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Insomniac, Insane, Disease. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 8000 gp. Aquamarine (1600 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (1300 gp). Rhodochrosite (16 gp). Coral (40 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Blue-white diamond (3000 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Red spinel (40 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Rose (50 gp).

Description: She is well dressed, but even with her fine clothing she looks run-down. She wears a feathered hat to hide her balding. Her eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends.

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. A necklace of small pink pearls (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp).

Description: She is a small woman, but exceptionally fit. She wears a large hat to cast shadows over her face and wears ponchos to better hide her body. Her auburn hair is long and unkept. Her blue eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating she would invite many more into her home than her spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: She was born in the east, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Regain custody of her daughter; and to reunite with her absent father

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 2100 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (60 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (100 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (8000 gp). 1 Major magic item.

Description: 2'9" and lanky with angular features, she is an attractive figure. She is dressed in earthy colors with a red and pastel handkerchief worn on her right side. She wears her blonde hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her blue eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She hates Halflings with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Someone believes her a fraud; and a strong sense of loyalty to half-elven people

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 500 pp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (130 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1700 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.