Description: Standing 3'2", this man wears rags and sports a simple walking cane. His brown hair is greasy and uncared for. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is an amazing painter.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. His homeland was ravaged by war and he spent much of his life rebuilding it. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To protect his home; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, PTSD. Bonds: Poor, Guardian, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 2300 pp. Freshwater pearl (5 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Red garnet (140 gp). Blue sapphire (1600 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Moss agate (5 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Amber (140 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Blue star sapphire (1600 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a brown coat over a tan low-cut shirt, and a wide-brimmed hat upon her head. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her tied-back hair is black. Her eyes are likewise gray. Her teeth are white and perfect.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Hugolina will drive conversation. When she's not drinking or sleeping the drinks off, she's doing painting.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. She has had some formal painting training, and achieved minor success. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and she'd like to take her coworkers down a peg

Ideals: Extrovert, Artistic. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 7000 gp. Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (800 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (180 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (800 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears tight fitting clothing which further accentuates her frame. Her hair is white and curly. She has violet eyes and a black hat with a green feather.

Personality: She is a Slave Trader first and foremost. She believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. She has all her life been fascinated with poetry.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Her mother was a mechanic, and taught her how to fix just about anything. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 4 years.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Artistic, Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 8000 gp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (700 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. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears professional attire, and a wedding ring on her left hand. She wears a colorful flower in her auburn hair. Her half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: A deeply religious woman she believes everything happens for a reason. She moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep her interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. While studying, she fell in love. They married and had a son. She left for the north, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs.

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, In love, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 16000 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His skin is fair and his fingers are delicate and long. His brown hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: The child of western immigrants he idolized his father. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the west were limited. He became a Beggar soon after.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and wants to raise his children well

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Family. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Smooth and feminine

Possessions: An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2200 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (200 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2300 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (170 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp).

Description: This fat southern man has a bulbous nose and wears a white collared shirt and black pants. He accessorizes with a brown scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His skin is also unnaturally pale. His red hair has been sun bleached extensively. He wears an eyepatch.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: He was raised in a forest tribe. He helped his father out around the business and became quite the natural. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Expand his business.

Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Antagonistic. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 500 pp. Aquamarine (200 gp). Smoky quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (140 gp). Zircon (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Red-brown spinel (140 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp).

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She wears a simple violet robe with blue stripes complete with hood. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her black hair is unkempt and raggedy. Her brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the west. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the north were limited. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She is terrified, and will act out of fear; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Ugly, Sensitive, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor. Occupation: Courier

Voice: Draws out vowels

Possessions: 300 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (10 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (400 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (100 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.