Description: This dark-skinned female is bundled in multiple layers and is prepared for a desert trek wearing a turban that covers her face most of the time. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her auburn hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. Her skin is flawless and her amber eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken her opponents. Despite her formidable combat skills she remains a coward. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: Eloise lived on a farm with her father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. At a young age her father died while driving off some goblins. Her mother being the stubborn sort decided to stay and helped train her in sai use. She has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to goblins demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with her sister

Ideals: Fighting, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Enemies. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Farmer accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). Jeweled anklet (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2800 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Solid gold idol (1200 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she is well dressed, constantly wearing a yellow suit, black shirt, and brown tie. Her head has been shaved. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: She is a very philanthropic person; she spends her free time working at various soup kitchens. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Half-Elves.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Jacoba grew up listening to her mother's many stories. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Architect hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. She made her way to the other competitor and parlayed her knowledge into a job. She has drifted apart from her friends and has been working freelance. Each gave each other a copy of their signature spear.

Motivation: To reunite with her old friends; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moonstone (60 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Star ruby (1200 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Aquamarine (1200 gp). Blue sapphire (1200 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jet (110 gp). Eye agate (16 gp).

Description: 6'7" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He wears pastel leather gloves, a pastel jacket, and tight pants. His beige fur has been sun bleached extensively. His skin is flawless and his green eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: Smoking wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so he tries to act the part. He does a good job, for the most part... He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Antagonistic, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (90 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (12000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp).

Description: He is scrawny and has patchy golden stubble. He wears a red tunic with tan highlights, and long red pants that bunch up around his shoes. He has a hunchback. His golden hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Nelkin 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. He claims to be unscrupulous but at the end of the day he will do what he thinks is right.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nelkin grew up listening to his mother's many stories. His mother disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his mother, he was betrayed dozens of times. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Extrovert, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 1400 pp. A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is a woman of bearing and well nourished. She very much looks the part of a Interpreter. Her golden hair is braided into rings. She is baby faced.

Personality: Always inclined to offer people food she seems plenty friendly. She will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. She cares deeply for her spouse and does her best to make sure her guests look presentable.

History: Therlin was raised in a hard working conservative environment. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Interpreter work with an outfit from a few towns over. Interpreter work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. She has gone from town to town till she finds a spot where she can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Philantrophist, Optimist. Bonds: Job, In love, Religious. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (9 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Blue star sapphire (800 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Sard (40 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Amethyst (90 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman is dressed in an above average manner, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She has dyed her greying purple hair a little too much giving a sharp purple color. Her black eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: Here is a woman who knows she is the smartest in the room. She talks down to others constantly. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing singing.

History: Gifted from a young age, Bryseis studied abroad. She moved from fad to fad and when she turned 15 she discovered singing. She has never given up on her singing dream.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her.

Ideals: Impeccable, Artistic, Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (120 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (120 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A moderately attractive man, he is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Dilettante. His long copper crest is drawn into a two foot long braid. His eyes are a pleasant gold.

Personality: He is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of his strength. He works very hard to maintain that gentleness. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: He was born to loving parents in a slum to the south. His father disappeared, and while he tried to raise money to find his father, he was betrayed dozens of times. He has been saving his money to try and buy his sister's freedom.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Disciplined, Optimist. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Poor, Family. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 1000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (110 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (20 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp).