Description: He is in excellent shape and wears long strands of jet and short tan dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. He sports a flattop hair cut. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Friendly and accommodating he would invite many more into his home than his spouse would be comfortable with if they did not express concern about it. He is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Alston lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Being born in the west, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the west for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way east. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and marry his brother to traveling adventurers

Ideals: Athletic, Philantrophist, Logical. Bonds: Rich, Family. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 9000 gp. Violet garnet (400 gp). Lapis lazuli (16 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Banded agate (16 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Violet garnet (400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Deep green spinel (90 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Hematite (16 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears a pastel cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. His red fur is long and unkept. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Half-Elven culture. He also hits on women, regardless of circumstances.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He has drifted apart from his friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature dagger.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Has a crush, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Hollow voice

Possessions: 23000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (110 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a small man, but exceptionally fit. He wears a pastel Stetson hat and pastel clothes. He keeps his beige fur in a pixie cut. He is baby faced.

Personality: His voice, at times compared to that of a Nymph, lambasts those who consider themselves "civilized" with snide, belittling remarks; the subtle growl he speaks with growing louder in doing so, one can find it most pronounced, despite the otherwise natural purity of his tone. He always tries to repair and not replace. It was this mentality that drove him into the Masseuse business.

History: Shifting was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. Being born in the south, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the south for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way north. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Athletic, Persistence. Flaws: Cynical. Bonds: Family, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 300 pp. Blue quartz (7 gp). Golden yellow topaz (600 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). White opal (1400 gp). Red spinel (50 gp). White pearl (50 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He is wearing a perfectly clean shirt and pair of pants. He has a small bristly mustache and wavy golden hair. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: He was born in the east. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To unite with his sister; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 2000 gp. Pink pearl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1400 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Hematite (15 gp). Onyx (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Fire opal (1400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1600 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Jet (140 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Deep green spinel (140 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Alexandrite (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He keeps his auburn hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes brigands are coming to abduct people. He is an amazing painter.

History: Lorm was raised in a hard working conservative environment. In his 10th year, his parents were killed by a brigands raid, leaving Lorm alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. Recently the stress of being a Bounty Hunter has made it difficult for him to sleep.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Human people; and revenge

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Insomniac, Racist. Bonds: Enemies, Job. Occupation: Bounty Hunter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 8000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (170 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (170 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp).

Description: He is perpetually draped in fineries, but all of this concealed by his earthly robes.. He carries with him a set of clubs on his belt, each one with a amber on the hilt. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. He is baby faced.

Personality: He is overprotective of those who hire his services. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: A powerful necromancer made him what he is. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to protect his home

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 1000 pp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is lean but muscular and wears a black cloak and cross-gartered red stockings. Her hair, while still mostly chestnut, has prominent grey streaks. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The woman has a huge range of feeling. She will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how she will be a better person from this day on. She is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: She was born to loving parents in a slum to the east. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). She now travels the world, in search of power and loot.

Motivation: To settle down with her crush; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is her passion

Flaws: Emotional. Bonds: Military, Poor, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 3000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). 1 Medium magic item.