Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has a very tight haircut. Judging by the bloodshot nature of his eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine he has not slept for days.

Personality: He does not believe in betrayal or weakness as things to be tolerated. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Justice, Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Mundane. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Gardener

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 12000 gp.

Description: This exceptionally lanky woman dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a green coat with white slacks. Her silver hair is smooth and relatively long. Her brown eyes peer out from beneath her broad brown hat.

Personality: She is irascible and easily irritated. 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, Ahlyssa is combative with any and all who dare try her patience in the slightest.

History: Ahlyssa was raised in a hard working conservative environment. When the war came and ruined her parents she was left adrift. She was a hard woman then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 5 years.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and expand her business

Ideals: Justice. Flaws: Antagonistic, PTSD. Bonds: Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (90 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2200 gp). A small bag of saffron. (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Solid gold idol (500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold music box (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: A man with thick toned arms and a paunchy gut. He wears a tattered pair of loose grey pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. His silver hair is smooth and relatively long. His green eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He exudes charisma. He is a tour de force of persuasion. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. He was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. He never won. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Locksmith for the past few years.

Motivation: Wants to work out more often.

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Locksmith

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 2000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 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). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (100 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (100 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). Jeweled gold crown (7000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This malnourished man likes to wear ponchos typically of a light grey in addition to tight pants. He wears a colorful flower in his chestnut hair. His otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. A friendly and beautiful Human, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born in the north to a Unemployed, Jocelyn learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He has achieved small success as a Unemployed.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is his passion; and meet up once more with his childhood friend

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Job, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 11000 gp. Pink pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Aquamarine (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Runty and weak-looking, she wears suspenders and white workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy white leather apron most of the time. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her hazel eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She trusts no one. She is not readily capable for forgiveness and her ire never leaves her. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born in a small mountains village. There was a wharf not far from home where she often wandered off to fish. She routinely visits covens of witches but complains that many are fraudulent and lack true knowledge of magic.

Motivation: To end her boredom; and to share knowledge with the world

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Nature. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden pearl (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Rose (40 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Rock crystal (40 gp). Chalcedony (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp).

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He wears a brown tunic with black highlights, and long white pants that bunch up around his shoes. His fur, while still mostly black, has prominent grey streaks. His yellow eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: Here is a man who knows he is the smartest in the room. He talks down to others constantly. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: His history is one of pain. He was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves his parents kept. He has chosen to use the inheritance that was left to him frivolously. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: He wants nothing more than to rejoin the army; and money/treasure

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave, Rich, Military. Occupation: Bellfounder

Voice: Cold and demanding tone

Possessions: 800 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (4000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (90 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (90 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (2700 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1100 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2700 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: Standing 4'2", this man prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His brown hair is cut jaggedly and amateurishly. His face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. His spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: He is unhospitable to his core. His small house has "No trespassing" Signs all over it. His brief stint in the army gave him the idea he was invincible and that he is the toughest man alive.

History: Trained by his father for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He always admired necromantic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: He wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away; and he wants nothing more than to rejoin the army

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic, Greedy. Bonds: Rich, Military, Adventurer. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (130 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (130 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Solid gold idol (200 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.