Description: This petite short woman is perpetually holding a sweet of some kind. She is generally shirtless and showing off her tattooed chest, marred by sweets. Her hair, while still mostly red, has prominent grey streaks. Her ears are large.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. Further she is a bit of a stoner and is frequently out of it.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Vaina was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Sage. She now owns her own business.

Motivation: She seems to be bored by most things; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Addict, Mundane. Bonds: Mentor, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 3000 gp. Obsidian (9 gp). Rose (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Iolite (30 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Emerald (500 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Banded agate (9 gp). Moss agate (9 gp). Violet garnet (1400 gp). Chalcedony (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This tall, slender man wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath his coat. His cinnamon fur is braided into rings. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. He is a thrill seeker, he laughs at people and throws down challenges. He is highly competitive and combative.

History: Trained by his mother for as long as he can remember he had it drilled in his head that it was his duty to serve his country. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. One night he noticed a nearby shooting star which he hiked out to see where it landed. It turned out to be an ancient artifact of some kind. He has done his darndest to repair it but it is currently non-functional.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him; and obtaining odd cultural human artifacts is his passion

Ideals: Persistence, Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Military. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1200 pp. Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Jade (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (8 gp). Obsidian (8 gp). Chalcedony (50 gp). White pearl (70 gp). Freshwater pearl (8 gp). Red spinel (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Jet (70 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp).

Description: This tall, slender woman has the majority of her body covered in plate. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She has hazel eyes and a violet hat with a yellow feather.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Maynild embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Elves. She has a cruel streak; something she gained from her previous mentor. She harbors resentment against her former mentor.

History: Maynild lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. When Maynild reached her early adolescence her Half-Elf mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, she decided to travel. Her rounds led her into the Army with a few individuals who would become her life-long companions. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: Wants to raise her children well.

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Family, Military. Occupation: Assassin

Voice: Spanish accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Sardonyx (70 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Brown-green garnet (80 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Brown diamond (5000 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1300 gp). Red spinel (80 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he likes to wear ponchos typically of a light brown in addition to tight pants. He sports a flattop fur cut. His face is full, his cheeks are rosy, and he always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in his yellow eyes.

Personality: He is shy and timid. He has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. He has all his life been fascinated with dancing.

History: Born in the east to a Bookbinder, Left-Handed learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He has dedicated himself to building a better world.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 10000 gp. Obsidian (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Blue quartz (6 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Amber (100 gp). Lapis lazuli (6 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Amethyst (100 gp). Black pearl (1600 gp). Rhodochrosite (6 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Peridot (60 gp). Malachite (6 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He dresses in brown turtlenecks beneath a violet coat with black slacks. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: A grumpy guy he will invite people to lunch so he can critique them. Yet he still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Born in the south to a Stableman, Simon learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. A gifted student he started as a Slave Trader, but he got bored and became a Stableman. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 4000 gp. Tourmaline (60 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (60 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Hematite (14 gp).

Description: He has a missing left arm. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His crest is white and curly. His red eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: He is business-like. He takes instructions and follows them to the letter. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. Tarhun abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He has dedicated himself to building a better village for his children.

Motivation: His name or reputation has been wronged in the past by gnolls, and he desires to right it; and a deep hatred of gnolls

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Adventurer, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Prounounces S like Z

Possessions: 9000 gp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1300 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (50 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Solid gold idol (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp).

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears tan leather gloves, a tan jacket, and tight pants. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: In the realm of puns, she cannot help herself. She feels obliged to make them. She is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with her old comrades. She has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. Cursed with vampirism at a very young age, Veloptima has worked very hard to control her curse. She came across an abandoned tomb where she found a relic that called out to her. After picking it up she was cursed by vampirism.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Adventurer, Poor, Has a crush. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 5000 gp. Rose (40 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Brown-green garnet (150 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Fire opal (1200 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Black opal (1200 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Blue star sapphire (1200 gp). Azurite (11 gp). Bloodstone (40 gp). Carnelian (40 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). 1 Medium magic item.