Description: 6'4" and muscular, this northern woman wears black leather gloves, a black jacket, and tight pants. She has styled her black hair well, parting it to the right. Her eyes are a pleasant black.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure she is not cheated out of a speck.

History: She was born at the edge of vast island. 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 has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: She'd like to take her coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low and grunting

Possessions: 1900 pp. Alexandrite (800 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Silver pearl (130 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Jasper (60 gp). Sard (60 gp). Brown diamond (6000 gp). Jet (130 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Rose (60 gp). Citrine (60 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Lapis lazuli (11 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Onyx (60 gp). Coral (130 gp). Deep green spinel (130 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Red spinel (130 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He tends to wear a heavy leather apron. Coupled with his rolled up shirt sleeves this gives him a very relaxed look. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. His hair is long and red with streaks of auburn, and is pulled back with small white clips. His beard is auburn, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are likewise blue. His teeth are yellowed and unaligned.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. To his fellows he is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. He has had some formal writing training, and achieved minor success. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Many dire rats want him driven away; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Secretive. Bonds: Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Dyer

Voice: Thin and wheezing

Possessions: 12000 gp. Blue sapphire (1500 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chrysoberyl (110 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Black pearl (800 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Star rose quartz (80 gp). Rhodochrosite (12 gp). Emerald (1500 gp). Pink pearl (110 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A woman with a calm yet intense air about her, she wears a fine chain shirt which she covers with violet colored cloaks and clothing. Her hair is black and curly. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She hates brigands. She views them as having robbed her home of its proper glory. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: Emma hails from a village terrorized by brigands. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend; and revenge

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 3000 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Malachite (4 gp). Emerald (1600 gp). Pink pearl (50 gp). Blue quartz (4 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Amber (50 gp). Deep green spinel (50 gp). Banded agate (4 gp). Amber (50 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).

Description: This light-skinned female tends to wear a large black jacket. She is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. Her golden hair, when down, is lengthy. Her face is feral with sharp distinguishing features. Her spectacle hidden eyes are a deep amber.

Personality: She is mildly Half-Orc supremacist, though she does not identify as such. She works hard and plays hard.

History: She was born in a small forest village. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Mortician.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Racist, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mortician

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 1000 pp. Alexandrite (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). White pearl (90 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Zircon (30 gp).

Description: A woman with a friendly, welcoming air about her, she wears a grey tunic with blue highlights, and long brown pants that bunch up around her shoes. She wears a colorful flower in her black hair. She has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. She wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: She is a hateful person. She taunts others and blames them for her problems. She is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: Helen lived on a farm with her mother, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Her first spouse was a Banker, they had one son, but her spouse won total custody. Without her spouse to temper her she grew out of control. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: She has passion for adventuring and risk; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Blacksmith

Voice: Low rumbling, strings words together

Possessions: 2000 pp. Large well-done wool tapestry (200 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. (30 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1000 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (30 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1600 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (30 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (500 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1000 gp).

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. His hair is chestnut and curly. His blue eyes lackadaisically let the world flow into them.

Personality: He hates goblins. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of goblins once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when goblins swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. His father was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his father was legitimate. He guards a vault combo very seriously as well as the key needed to open it.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge.

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Enemies, Religious. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: American accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Jeweled gold crown (5000 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 4'8" and lanky with angular features, he is an attractive figure. He prefers to wear blue clothing when he does not wear armor. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His half smiles and gray eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Aelar isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is afraid of men and trembles around them

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Expand his business; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Rich, Job. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 3000 gp. 1 Medium magic item.