Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty brown coat over it. His red hair is knotted and matted. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: Eccentric and domineering, Elaim will drive conversation. 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: He got into the Herbalist business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Herbalist work with an outfit from a few towns over. Herbalist work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Extrovert, Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: 800 pp. Rock crystal (80 gp). Citrine (80 gp). Red garnet (150 gp). Moonstone (80 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). White pearl (150 gp). Rich purple corundum (900 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A thin woman, she clearly needs to put on some weight, but she still has a lot of muscle. She is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. Her black hair is still thick. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. While she appears to be a normal Halfling, she's... not quite right. Perhaps she's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that she plain doesn't fit in. She is untrained/undisciplined, which makes her dangerous.

Motivation: Money/treasure.

Ideals: Fighting, Athletic, Gifted. Flaws: Insane, Disease. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 8000 gp. Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (3000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A small bag of saffron. (30 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (900 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She is an exceptionally muscular looking western young adult. She wears a lot of dark rich colors, with gold accents. Beneath her clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. Her hair is golden, silky, and of moderate length. Her hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: She swings through moods quickly. One moment she is cool and collected, the next she is carried away by passions. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Born to a Laborer, her mother struggled to pay the bills. She was taken as a slave by a traveling circus and forced to perform Some 2 years later her spouse died after the birth of her son. Heartbroken, Vola never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her son whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and wishes to resurrect an old love

Ideals: Passionate. Bonds: Attractive, Slave, In love, Poor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Voice breaks

Possessions: 3000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1200 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1200 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Her right side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She very much looks the part of a Barber. She keeps her long brown hair kept up in a rat tail. She is baby faced.

Personality: She is quite rude, and likes to deride her opponents skill and shout insults at them. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Virra grew up listening to her father's many stories. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. In the meantime she has taken over work as a Barber and occasionally as a mercenary.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Barber

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 600 pp.

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. Her cinnamon fur is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. She has yellow eyes and a pastel hat with a grey feather.

Personality: She considers herself the protector of her home. She feels this is her duty and calling. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Heir to a fortune, her parents put a great deal of effort into curing her disease. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Flask has worked very hard to control her curse. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and she is greedy

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Guardian, Rich. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 400 pp. Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1100 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Gold and ruby ring (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (500 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a blue costume with the symbols of the sun god on her torso, and sports empty pouches on her belt. She has done her best to style her black hair to look like a famous performer. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: Soft-spoken and well mannered, she has an amazing amount of patience and a slow boiling temper. She disdains her fellow westerners, claiming they make her look unintelligent just for using an accent.

History: The child of western immigrants she idolized her father. Her father was a soldier and died while she was still young. Bimpnottin was left her father's suit of armor and trained in its use and care. After months of barely getting by, Bimpnottin managed to ambush a major caravan with a load of valuables. Instantly wealthy, she made her way to the capital under a new identity.

Motivation: She is currently in port desperately looking for someone to get her out.

Ideals: Disciplined. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Military, Slave. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Spits and sputters

Possessions: 7000 gp. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is in excellent shape and wears a green shirt, with a grey mid length shorts with grey tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them. His scarlet crest is drawn into a tight pony tail with a cross scrunchie. His eyes are red.

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. He does not regard money as being a problem because it has never been a problem for him. He lives in a bit of an ivory tower believing all problems are one quick intervention away from being solved.

History: He was born at the edge of vast mountains. His parents enrolled him in a Druid school at a young age so that he could practice his divine talents. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 8 years.

Motivation: He is greedy; and wants to work out more often

Ideals: Athletic, Gifted. Bonds: Job, Rich, Nature. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1000 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1400 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2000 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.