Description: He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a blue coat. He wears a small hat to hide his balding. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

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 always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the west were limited. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC; and to prove his worth to the world

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Impulsive. Bonds: Immigrant. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Red-brown spinel (60 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Alexandrite (1200 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1200 gp). Fire opal (1100 gp). Jade (60 gp). Black pearl (1200 gp). Rhodochrosite (4 gp). Chrysoberyl (60 gp). Citrine (70 gp). Eye agate (4 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Coral (60 gp).

Description: He wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His hair is brown and curly. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He is a melancholic, but persistent worker. He resents family life and as such spurns the advances of admirers. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born to a Scribe, his father struggled to pay the bills. When money was particularly tight he was walking through alleys when he overheard a Herbalist hiring some criminals to sabotage a competitor. He made his way to the other competitor and parlayed his knowledge into a job. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: Retire the richest man in the east.

Ideals: Fighting, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Depressed. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoprase (70 gp). Aquamarine (500 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Smoky quartz (70 gp). Star rose quartz (70 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a suit in poor condition. It has not been laundered in sometime and has been worn in activities one would not normally wear a suit during. Her attire stands in sharp contrast to her mace, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a dagger on it. Her golden hair is still thick. Judging by the bloodshot nature of her eyes and the massive bags underneath them one would imagine she has not slept for days.

Personality: She is a jovial happy person, but she is convinced people are living their lives too quickly. She is a big fan of imagination and believes people should spend more time reading and writing.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Human companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

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

Ideals: Optimist, Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Servant

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 900 pp. A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (70 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (500 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (180 gp). Old masterpiece painting (2100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (500 gp). A miniature (3 inch) silver gauntlet, trimmed in mother-of-pearl (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: She is a paragon of her species. She is larger and stronger than most Gnomes. Her skin is dark but she possesses many brown ritualistic tattoos. She is well dressed, constantly wearing a blue suit, brown shirt, and grey tie. Her silver hair is thinning but still full. Her violet eyes peer out from beneath her Stetson blue hat.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. 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: She was born into a rich family. Salanop liked to wander the woods near her home when she was young, something she still likes to do at least once a week. She never liked modest clothing or shoes, so she would wander the woods barefoot and lightly dressed, and she developed a good sense of balance and learned how to climb and swim well. Some 7 years later her spouse died after the birth of her daughter. Heartbroken, Salanop never married again. Instead she focused her life to raising her daughter whom she trained as her mother had trained her before.

Motivation: Wants her loneliness to end; and wants a kiss

Bonds: In love, Rich, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Barkeep

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 8000 gp. Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (90 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (90 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: This dark-skinned male is wearing a long, grey, dusty cloak. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. His auburn hair and beard is wavy and long. He wears a mask on his face.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes drow are coming to abduct people. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: Roger hails from a village terrorized by drow. When Roger reached his early adolescence his Human mother passed away. Feeling disconnected from the small nearby village afterwards, he decided to travel. His rounds led him into the Army with a few individuals who would become his life-long companions. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: Expand his business; and sabotage a competitor

Flaws: Selfish, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Military, Job. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 9000 gp. Moonstone (20 gp). Obsidian (14 gp). Fire opal (700 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). White opal (700 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Star ruby (700 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Silver pearl (120 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Red-brown spinel (120 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (500 gp). Red spinel (120 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Golden pearl (120 gp). Black star sapphire (700 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Black pearl (500 gp). Tourmaline (120 gp). Hematite (14 gp). Banded agate (14 gp). Sard (20 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Black opal (700 gp). Amethyst (120 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. His hair is always cut to a buzz. 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 seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. 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. Unlike his family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, he wanted to work in the city. He has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Insomniac, Mundane, Shy. Bonds: Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Server

Voice: Aggressive tone

Possessions: 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This northern woman is abnormally tall. She is wearing colorful clothing, dressed as a Knight. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her golden hair is greasy and uncared for. This blue eyed northerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: Seraphina wants to be seen as a stoic, levelheaded, noble Druid, so she tries to act the part. She does a good job, for the most part... She is obsessed with a lost civilization.

History: She was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for her. It may also be what makes her so good at details. She made a point of taking high paying jobs and getting most of it up front. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She desires power and/or immortality; and obtaining odd cultural half-elven artifacts is her passion

Ideals: Disciplined. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 7000 gp. Jasper (20 gp). Tourmaline (110 gp). Coral (110 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Rich purple corundum (1600 gp). Hematite (9 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Deep blue spinel (1300 gp). Moonstone (20 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Onyx (20 gp).