Description: She wears long strands of opal and short brown dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths. She carries with her a set of whips on her belt, each one with a opal on the hilt. Her black hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. She loves teas. She is very sensitive about her face. To blow off anger she lifts weights and to control her otherwise explosive temper she works out a lot.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Oriel grew up listening to her father's many stories. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Dragonborn companion (her 'brother'). 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: She doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes; and nothing but the best is good enough for her

Ideals: Fighting, Impeccable. Bonds: Rich, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Courier

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 1100 pp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (60 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (60 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is wearing a tight white one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. His hair is red and curly. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well; and to be a beggar again

Ideals: Passionate, Persistence. Bonds: Job, Slave, Family. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Scottish accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1300 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1800 gp). Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty white coat over it. He has wavy golden hair. His blue unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: He considers himself a man of culture and sophistication. He likes a good challenge to his wits. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: A powerful wizard made him what he is. A freak accident while working with his Healer father left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 1200 pp. Sardonyx (50 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Blue star sapphire (900 gp).

Description: He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 5'10" when asserting himself. His beige fur is braided into rings. He has hazel eyes.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. His actions favor neither the good nor the evil, as he answers to a power that mortal men fail to acknowledge.

History: A studious child he never was much for a social life, not because he was unlikable, but because he did not seek it out. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He has since married many spouses, only to have them die. He claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Religious, In love. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 800 pp. Jet (90 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Lapis lazuli (13 gp). Eye agate (13 gp). White opal (1500 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Jasper (40 gp). Golden pearl (90 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 5'7". He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. His chestnut hair is heavily combed to the left. His eyes are likewise gray. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heian embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He comes from a rich southern family. He inherited a moderately successful company from his father. Under his leadership it has flourished, and using capital from his venture he effectively owns an entire region. After a long history of fighting, Heian and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 3000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (180 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (80 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (500 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver ewer (80 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: A moderately attractive woman, she dresses in green turtlenecks beneath a brown coat with green slacks. Her crest, while still mostly bronze, has prominent grey streaks. Her red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She likes to fabricate stories about her past exploits and how crazy she is, but in actuality she is rather bland. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born at the edge of vast plains. She took after her father in leading caravans. Because they were valued, her father taught her to defend herself. When her father died while fighting drow, the young Gilkass began to lead the lost caravan. Days after completing her studies, news broke out that her hometown was attacked by drow. Gilkass was horrified and prayed that her mother was alright. However, she heard that her mother had died fighting off the drow.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike her way of doing things and want revenge; and revenge

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Nature, Enemies. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Sore throat, cough

Possessions: 3000 gp. Deep green spinel (80 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoberyl (80 gp). Jasper (30 gp). Jade (80 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Red garnet (80 gp).

Description: This woman is unhealthily muscled, almost every single one of her veins is visible when she is not flexing. Her shirts and pants tend to be short and undersized for her due to the difficulty of finding a good tailor. Her chestnut hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a butterfly scrunchie. Her eyes are blue and catlike.

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 brief stint in the army gave her the idea she was invincible and that she is the toughest woman alive.

History: Helen was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her mother was employed at, doing general labor. When money was particularly tight she was walking through alleys when she overheard a Performer 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 from career to career and currently works as a Performer.

Motivation: To reunite with her absent mother.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Opinionated. Bonds: Poor, Military. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 8000 gp. An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (90 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (90 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2400 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp).