Description: She wears a red vest and prefers brown and pastel shirts. Her boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. She has relatively light skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her chestnut hair is thinning but still full. Her fierce blue eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. She lacks moral complications. She does what she is told to by employers but not much else. She spends her money on whatever she fancies at the time.

History: Gifted from a young age, Paela studied abroad. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Halflings in the east were limited. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and she is unsatisfied with her job

Ideals: Pacifist, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Immigrant. Occupation: Layabout

Voice: Speaks with a cold

Possessions: 700 pp. Obsidian (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Silver pearl (140 gp). Violet garnet (300 gp). Malachite (10 gp). Carnelian (20 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Sardonyx (20 gp). Brown-green garnet (140 gp). Black star sapphire (1300 gp). Freshwater pearl (10 gp). Chrysoprase (20 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Golden yellow topaz (300 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Iolite (20 gp). Eye agate (10 gp). Tourmaline (140 gp). Amber (140 gp). Lapis lazuli (10 gp). Alexandrite (300 gp). Citrine (20 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He wears a brown vest with golden trim over his white shirt. His violet leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and his brown boots flare out at the collars. His brown fur is braided into rings. His half smiles and green eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, brigands burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the north, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying north to reunite his family. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by brigands. Kite was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the brigands.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many brigands want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Immigrant, Enemies. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 1100 pp. Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (700 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp).

Description: He is of a modest build and height, but he carries himself more imposing than he is. He prefers to wear yellow pants and tee shirts. He has a long brown beard with little hanging trinkets. He is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Detective who has hired him part-time. He dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. His biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: He was always a brilliant, if unscrupulous mind. While he appears to be a normal Half-Elf, he's... not quite right. Perhaps he's slightly insane, or otherwise so mentally alien to the rest of the world that he plain doesn't fit in. He has recently attracted an admirer that believes he's playing hard to get.

Motivation: Wants a kiss.

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Slave. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 3000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (1000 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (500 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (50 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (500 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (50 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (50 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp).

Description: An older woman who wears a fancy pastel dress, she is not a threatening figure. Her fur is lavender and curly. Her otherwise smooth face is marked with small tiny scars.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, she has a hard time making friends. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: A child with a great deal of writing talent her parents made sure she got the chance to thrive. Her mother was very strict, and drilled into her lessons on being the perfect lady. Unlike her family, who was content to work in a sleepy main town, she wanted to work in the city. She has been working here for the past few years.

Motivation: To protect her home; and she is content

Ideals: Artistic, Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic, Mundane. Bonds: Attractive, Guardian. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Dark and ominous

Possessions: 7000 gp. Deep green spinel (70 gp). Carnelian (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Sardonyx (60 gp). Amethyst (70 gp). Rose (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Chrysoprase (60 gp). Black pearl (1400 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp). Brown-green garnet (70 gp). Alexandrite (1400 gp). Rhodochrosite (11 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Malachite (11 gp). Blue quartz (11 gp).

Description: A plain young-adult man, he is dressed in an above average manner. His brass crest is kept up in a ponytail inside a wide-brimmed hat. His gold eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: A deeply religious man he believes everything happens for a reason. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: Gifted from a young age, Mreksh studied abroad. He always admired arcane-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He left for the west, certain he would find work there.

Motivation: He feels threatened by others; and his religion dominates his actions

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Immigrant. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Complex vocabulary, royal

Possessions: 1600 pp. A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (40 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1900 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (70 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He very much looks the part of a Scribe. He wears a colorful flower in his golden hair. This blue eyed westerner is not easily forgotten.

Personality: He is a Scribe first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He loves being with his children and actually smiles when they are around. He would do anything for them. He dislikes his ex a great deal.

History: He was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his sons to still be retired.

Motivation: Expand his business; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by his family

Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 7000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Jeweled anklet (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (900 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1500 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (5000 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (6000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (180 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (700 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (900 gp). Jeweled gold crown (6000 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a cold, calculating air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. He has styled his green crest well, parting it to the right. He wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He tends to be very friendly, and is drawn to music, the smells of food and wine, and out-door festivals.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. His father was a mechanic, and taught him how to fix just about anything. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: He seems to be bored by most things.

Ideals: Optimist, Persistence. Flaws: Mundane. Bonds: Attractive. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 pp. Chrysoprase (30 gp). Coral (80 gp). Zircon (30 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Azurite (12 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Sard (30 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Rose (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1400 gp). Lapis lazuli (12 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Jet (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.