Description: This eastern man is abnormally tall. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized yellow coat. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His black hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his amber eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Heian embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Heian was born in the east. At a young age he loved to build and create. His mother was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and he desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 2000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Violet garnet (500 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears professional attire. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. 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 born with her mother's beautiful face. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She was always very intelligent and has formed a secret society of freemasons.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Immigrant. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Violet garnet (800 gp). Brown-green garnet (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (4 gp). Rock crystal (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Eye agate (4 gp).

Description: This exceptionally lanky man wears blue robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his flail. With a patchy auburn beard and wild auburn hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He cannot resist a sob story and will often dote over anyone who has one.

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. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Gnomes became a terror of the countryside. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Occupation: Marshal

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Jet (60 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Banded agate (8 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Iolite (70 gp). Deep green spinel (60 gp). Aquamarine (1000 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sard (70 gp). Malachite (8 gp). Violet garnet (1000 gp). Amethyst (60 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This man likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. He is muscular with a powerful set of arms. Sporting a white mohawk and bushy mustache this man's hair draws a lot of attention. His eyes are likewise amber.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He plays an instrument quite well.

History: Chad was born with his father's beautiful face. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He's also a talented Assassin, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: An old rival family wants him found; and expand his business

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Family. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Aquamarine (1400 gp). Brown-green garnet (120 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (1400 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Pink pearl (120 gp). Jet (120 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Moss agate (6 gp). Obsidian (6 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Black star sapphire (1100 gp). Malachite (6 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. She wears just a violet suit, marred by beers. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. Her brown unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: She is enamored with her job. She loves it. She likes the challenge and she likes helping those less fortunate than her. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. During her travels, Chaedi and her party rested in a cavern that was (unknown to them) infused with powerful dark magic. Upon awakening, Chaedi discovered the rest of her party dead, transformed into horrible, mindless undead versions of their former selves. Chaedi fled the cavern, stopping for breath at a small pool, and only then realizing her own horrible transformation.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Slave. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Pronounces O like U

Possessions: 10000 gp. Red-brown spinel (50 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). Banded agate (10 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Jade (50 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Moonstone (60 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Rhodochrosite (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp).

Description: With tan face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright brown and yellow, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. Her head has been shaved. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: Kathra speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. She is clearly well-traveled and educated. Her temper goes off on the smallest of things. She tends to lash out at those around her.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 4000 gp. Alexandrite (1000 gp). Onyx (50 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Blue sapphire (800 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Black pearl (1000 gp). Peridot (50 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Iolite (50 gp).

Description: This woman is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her gray fur is braided into rings. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. Her respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to her, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, she tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in her reactions to snap at those who irritate her, Nimble is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and doesn't want to be a gardener and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Family. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 2000 pp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (30 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (7000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (110 gp). Solid gold idol (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (110 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 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 (30 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.