Description: She wears a robe, a symbol of the four houses of cards around her neck, and a shortbow on her belt, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'2" when asserting herself. Her brown hair is still thick. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She is almost excessively polite to everyone, even when angry. As long as the job gets done she does not care how it got done.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Elves in Xanaphia's homeland. Xanaphia decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and she seems to be bored by most things

Ideals: Fighting, Professionalism. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Ruler

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (700 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Black pearl (700 gp). Blue star sapphire (500 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp). Red-brown spinel (40 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (700 gp). Jet (40 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Alexandrite (700 gp). Jasper (50 gp). Rich purple corundum (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This tall, slender woman wears tan robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a dagger, but if one is not available she will default to her flail. Her hair is auburn and curly. Her violet eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Quiet and reserved she prefers to listen than to talk. She will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. While she appears to be a normal Elf, 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 remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Shy, Insane. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 600 pp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (2000 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1400 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (170 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1500 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (170 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears a tattered pair of loose green pants, a matching torn shirt, and a visible pair of similar condition same color briefs. Her brass crest is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She is quiet and reserved most of the time, but warms up to people very quickly. Around friends she is liable to tell dirty jokes and enjoy herself. 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: Saphara was raised in a hard working conservative environment. A gifted student she started as a Painter, but she got bored and became a Miner. She became a Miner soon after.

Motivation: Balancing her hectic life and new Miner responsibilities is difficult.

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Poor, In love, Job. Occupation: Miner

Voice: growls and snarls, animalistic

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This younger middle-aged woman wears a simple burlap shirt and baggy pants. She conceals her shortspear with her veritable burlap sack of a shirt, and a wedding ring on her left hand. Her black hair is knotted and matted. Her blue eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is a very happy person and has lots of energy. To put it simply, she's a very lovable idiot. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She was born into a rich family. She struck it rich when she found rare goods in large quantities. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: She is greedy.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Addict, Shy. Bonds: In love, Rich. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Jamaican accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (130 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (80 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1000 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1700 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (400 gp).

Description: Relatively heavier built than your average woman, she is not imposing. She is wearing a tight violet one piece outfit complete with pants, hood, and a cape. She is bald on top and has large chestnut tufts of hair around her ears. Her face possesses mild wrinkles. Her smile is extraordinarily sincere though she does not smile often.

Personality: She is intelligent and cunning, but she will too often allow her rage to get the better of her. She will lose her cool and rely on brute force to carry the day. She uses divination through singing.

History: Her history is one of pain. She was disowned by both parents and raised among the slaves her parents kept. Her parents divorced when she was young, and her mother gained full cudstody. She was regularly beaten by her mother, who blamed her for driving them apart. She has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

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

Ideals: Gifted, Justice. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Slave. Occupation: Healer

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Pink pearl (60 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Jade (60 gp). Amber (60 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Star ruby (1400 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears tattered old clothes. He is physically well-built. He has no hair. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: When he was but 4 years old his parents immigrated from the south. He made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. He became a plane-shifter, and is stopping over on this plane for a brief visit.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and he's looking for his big break

Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Fearful. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: French accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Banded agate (9 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Onyx (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears a black vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his black boots flare out at the collars. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: Prone to second guessing himself, he comes off as nervous. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: Born in the north to a Spice Merchant, Thar learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. A serious injury left his father unemployed and in need of constant care. His family became saddled with debt trying to care for his infirm father. He has achieved small success as a Spice Merchant.

Motivation: Balancing his hectic life and new Spice Merchant responsibilities is difficult.

Flaws: Shy, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant, Job, Debt. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 5000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver ewer (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (20 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (170 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2800 gp). Gold music box (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Solid gold idol (800 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (20 gp).