Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what he was had he not made sure his armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit he likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His hair, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. His ears are large.

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 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: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Seamstress hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Philantrophist, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Seamstress

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Malachite (6 gp). Silver pearl (50 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Black opal (1600 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished woman wears a brown collared shirt and pastel skirt. She accessorizes with a blue scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. She has wavy red fur. She has a tattooed face.

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. She invented a lineage for herself and claims to be descended from several legendary heroes.

History: Her necromantic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. Her necromantic abilities were realized during a raid on her village. She has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 4000 gp. Malachite (12 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Onyx (20 gp).

Description: This slender man stands about 6'1". He wears a pastel costume with the symbols of strength on his torso. He has dyed his greying orange fur a little too much giving a sharp orange color. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He does not trust anyone and sleeps with one eye open.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. In his 14th year, his parents were killed by a dire rats raid, leaving Drifting alone in the world. After a stint in an orphanage, he was adopted. He hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often; and his name or reputation has been wronged in the past by dire rats, and he desires to right it

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Mundane, Insomniac. Bonds: Poor, Enemies. Occupation: Beggar

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Black pearl (1600 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). White pearl (40 gp). Blue sapphire (1500 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: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with yellow colored cloaks and clothing. His black hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. He has gleaming, smiling brown eyes.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Carrie embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. 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 born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. He was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform He knows his nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but him.

Motivation: To find somewhere to settle down; and he seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Slave. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 7000 gp. Sardonyx (30 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Amber (40 gp). Deep green spinel (40 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is an attractive man, lean and moderately muscular. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He wears a colorful flower in his red hair. His brown eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is quiet and unassuming. He ignores others and carries on with his job unassumingly. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was born several months after his mother was called into army service. He was an adventurer many years ago and he formed a blood bond with his Elven companion (his 'brother'). He then took over the family business and is one of the better Merchant for hire.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Timid voice

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (6 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Moonstone (40 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Sardonyx (40 gp). Citrine (40 gp). Golden pearl (50 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Banded agate (6 gp). Freshwater pearl (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Alexandrite (400 gp). Deep blue spinel (400 gp). Aquamarine (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Eye agate (6 gp). Star rose quartz (40 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he dresses in tan turtlenecks beneath a red coat with blue slacks. His tied-back hair is red. His skin is flawless and his blue eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. Mindartis enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born in a small desert village. A freak accident while working with his Stableman father left him crippled. He hopes to save up enough money to one day pay a cleric to cure him.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and many gnolls want him driven away

Flaws: Selfish, Hedonist, Disease. Bonds: Attractive, Nature. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 300 pp. Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (60 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (2000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1800 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a cold, calculating air about her, she wears a blue coat over a green low-cut shirt, and a small hat upon her head. She has a long white ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her eyes are amber and beady.

Personality: Drusilia is depressed about a lot of things. She tends to be a nihilist. She is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: She was born to a wealthy landowner in a frontier town, living a normal and happy childhood. She inherited a moderately successful company from her father. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Flaws: Ugly, Depressed, Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 900 pp. 1 Medium magic item.