Description: A 5'4" western woman, she is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She sports a flattop fur cut. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: She cares much about the opinion of others, both in good and in bad: when keeping in line with her opinion, she thinks highly of the other person, but when opinions clash, she can get violently argumentative. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. After coming to the age of reason, Elegant took it upon herself to study the necromantic arts in their entirety; because of this, she was labeled a dark omen and banished from her homeland. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Many giants want her driven away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Logical. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Uses sign language

Possessions: 1800 pp. Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Silver pearl (40 gp). Azurite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Red garnet (40 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Rose (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Amethyst (40 gp). Jet (40 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Black pearl (1300 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Hematite (8 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Carnelian (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: This eastern man wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is black, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His clothes are grease stained in places. His hair, while still mostly brown, has prominent grey streaks. His eyes are likewise black. His teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Half-Elven companion (his 'brother'). He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He's looking for his big break; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Fighting. Bonds: Poor, Immigrant, Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1900 pp. Star rose quartz (30 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Coral (40 gp). Sard (30 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Malachite (16 gp). Violet garnet (200 gp). White opal (1100 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp).

Description: This tall, slender man is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. His chestnut hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady brown eyes.

Personality: He can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. 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 the only child of a wealthy merchant. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He spent several years traveling with his friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: To reunite with his old friends; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Gifted, Entrepeneur, Athletic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 1000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Emerald (1400 gp). Sard (40 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This slender woman stands about 4'9". She wears a blue tunic with tan highlights, and long green pants that bunch up around her shoes. She keeps her long white hair kept up in a rat tail. Her green unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She can speak with the recently deceased. 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 to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. 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: Find a way to reverse the transformation of her sister; and an old rival family wants her found

Ideals: Gifted, Philantrophist. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 1100 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and typically wears a sleeveless long coat of deep tan leather and dull blue iron scale mail. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. While he appears to be a normal Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature greatsword.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Insomniac, Greedy, Insane. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 6000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). White opal (1600 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jade (80 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Violet garnet (700 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Lapis lazuli (8 gp). Sard (40 gp). Jade (80 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and red, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She carries a battered dagger and tarnished ceremonial dagger as well. She wears her chestnut hair up in a very large beehive style do. Her ears are large.

Personality: She has schizophrenia that causes her to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. She always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove her into the Mortician business.

History: Giselle was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She was one of the best in her class, and was picked up by her current employer. She quickly showed her capability and was soon promoted to a head role. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and to be a merchant again

Ideals: Fighting, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Job. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 11000 gp. Pink pearl (80 gp). Star rose quartz (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Tourmaline (80 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Obsidian (15 gp). Rose (20 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). Jade (80 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (15 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Azurite (15 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (700 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). White opal (700 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Shoemaker. He keeps his silver hair in a flapper bob. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is motivated by money and will often try and persuade people to work for cheap. He haggles over everything, upselling his goods and buying cheap. He is persistent in everything.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was a friend to animals and a trickster. In his defense of animals however he would do severe harm to people. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Marry his sister to traveling adventurers; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Nature, Family. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2300 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp).