Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized violet coat. Her chestnut hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 23. 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. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she feels threatened by others

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Insane, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 500 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (80 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1500 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (80 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull black sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed dagger, just in case. He wears his blue hair up. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: He was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He has had some formal singing training, and achieved minor success. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Spice Merchant for the past few years.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and to settle down with his crush

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Scratchy, weak

Possessions: 6000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (50 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (50 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with violet lining and desert motifs, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has slicked back white hair. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She considers herself the perfect lady. She makes a point to always show proper etiquette and frequently critiques the etiquette of others. The war was a terrible time for her, and Phann does not often speak of it. When she does, she does so with a strained expression and tears in her eyes.

History: She was born in a small desert village. 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 Apothecary. She bought a flail and has really upped her game hunting, due to her understanding of decoy and ambush.

Motivation: She loathes her own lifestyle; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Military, Nature, Job. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 9000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (40 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (170 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (40 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (40 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: The dark-skinned man stands 5'8" and is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. His chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. His hazel eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: This man loves painting and to teach people painting more than just about anything. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his psionic talents. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Artistic, Gifted. Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes., and carries quarterstaffs. His hair is brown and curly. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Wymar was born with his father's beautiful face. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature quarterstaff.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Religious. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Chalcedony (20 gp). Eye agate (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he is well dressed, constantly wearing a brown suit, green shirt, and brown tie. His hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep blue.

Personality: He is happy with his job as a Animal Trainer. He turns his eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. He uses divination through singing.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He was an apprentice working in his father's forge. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Gifted, Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Job, Family. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Booming voice

Possessions: 11000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Old masterpiece painting (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a tan shirt with thin white vertical stripes and black pants. His hair is greying and his face has many wrinkles. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is fixated on the number 42. He counts his steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. He seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. Laucian enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 8 years old his parents immigrated from the east. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He is untrained/undisciplined, which makes him dangerous.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and he feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Doctor

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 700 pp. A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Silver ewer (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.