Description: With brown face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she wears a well pressed and immaculate suit (or dress). Her hair is long and golden with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small blue clips. This gray eyed southerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shava embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. Shava enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Elven companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and money/treasure

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1900 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". She likes to wear ponchos typically of a light yellow in addition to tight pants, and her gloved hand is found clutching a halberd. Her red hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines blue.

Personality: Thiala hangs on like a leech to those who appreciate her. It was this clingy personality that held back her writing career. She seeks to pay back kindness whenever she gets the chance. Whether it be in the form of unwanted serenades or the latest gossip she always seeks to do solids for her friends.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the south; and she is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane, Insane. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Citrine (80 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Jet (50 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Bloodstone (80 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black star sapphire (600 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Blue star sapphire (600 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp).

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light white in addition to tight pants. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his brown eyes.

Personality: Sheggen is a sociable creature first and foremost. He loves to listen to people at length before talking their ear off. He can carry on conversation for hours and will do so. On top of that he is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to his employer will always come first he doesn't like to hit women.

History: He was born into a rich family. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He wants to get laid.

Ideals: Extrovert, Persistence. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Strong lisp

Possessions: 6000 gp. Finely wrought small gold bracelet (50 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he prefers to wear white clothing when he does not wear armor. With bright black hair and a scraggly beard. He has a dull look in his gray eyes.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the west. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the west.

Ideals: Passionate, Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Adds syll-ab-les for em-pha-sis

Possessions: 12000 gp. A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp).

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His black hair is lengthy. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: While he acts the brute, he is far gentler than he would appear. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Halflings.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. Over the years he perfected his riding and shooting skills. Recently a tribe of gnolls attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Curran fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Athletic, Fighting. Flaws: Racist, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Deep blue spinel (1600 gp). Iolite (80 gp). Sard (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (1200 gp).

Description: The light-skinned man stands 5'2" and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. He wears his brown hair up in a very large beehive style do. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He is a jovial happy person, but he is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He struck the Animal Trainer job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get him out

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Job, Slave. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 3000 gp. Moss agate (6 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Jet (150 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Amber (150 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp).

Description: He is a physically imposing dark-skinned man. He usually wears his brown robe and has his glaive always slung over his shoulder. His head has been shaved. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

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. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Jocelyn was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He was an apprentice working in his mother's forge. He has achieved small success as a Mason.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Military, Mentor, Job. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Violet garnet (700 gp). Hematite (6 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Silver pearl (150 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Tourmaline (150 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Fire opal (1500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.