Description: This dark-skinned male wears dull violet sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. He is tall, broad shouldered and powerfully built. He has a black handlebar mustache and slicked back black hair. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Everard isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. He is accommodating to his spouse and as such limits his hospitality. He is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven himself a capable leader.

History: Everard was born with his mother's beautiful face. Since his mother passed away years ago, his father had doted on him, and he came to think her himself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by his attractiveness, a trait in which he easily excels the other men of his town. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for him.

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: In love, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Indian accent

Possessions: 7000 gp. A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (80 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1400 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (700 gp).

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. He very much looks the part of a Detective. His blonde hair, when down, is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His mother was very strict, and drilled into him lessons on being the perfect gentleman. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Detective.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and wants a kiss

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 900 pp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (70 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (70 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1700 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (70 gp). Solid gold idol (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky lighter skinned man, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a red scarf. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes are gray and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes dire rats are coming to abduct people. He pushes his goals aggressively. He is also a coward if confronted.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Scribe. He's also a talented Server, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He's attracted to the PC; and further expansion of business

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Excited and jittery

Possessions: 8000 gp. An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (160 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (70 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (160 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (160 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (70 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1900 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (70 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (160 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (160 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1300 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty tan coat over it. She carries with her a set of sickles on her belt, each one with a sapphire on the hilt. She keeps her golden hair in a pixie cut. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: She was born into a rich family. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and she is greedy

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 1200 pp.

Description: She wears a blue costume with the symbols of strength on her torso. She has relatively dark skin and is very physically imposing due to her abundance of muscles. Her blonde hair is heavily combed to the left. Her brown eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: She hates Elves with a passion. As such she is filled with self loathing. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: Her psionic talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, her parents had her trained. She sought a place where she would be rewarded solely on the merits of her skills. This search led her directly into Body Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Body Guard work suited her well, and with each successful project, she earned more gold and more respect from her peers. 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: An old rival family wants her found; and she has money and likes to spend it

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Job, Rich, Family. Occupation: Body Guard

Voice: Gruff and masculine

Possessions: 5000 gp. Coral (60 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). White pearl (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Sard (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (800 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Jade (60 gp). Star ruby (1100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: With pastel face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears an old set of leather armor, nicked and torn by the ravages of time and battle. With bright brown hair and a scraggly beard. He has a tattooed face.

Personality: He has two modes he varies between. On the job he is cold, steely and emotionless. Off the job he is a party animal. Energy wise he seems alert and responsive.

History: When he was but 5 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His first spouse was a Herbalist, they had one son, but his spouse won total custody. Without his spouse to temper him he grew out of control. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Shipwright for hire.

Motivation: Wants to raise his children well.

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Shipwright

Voice: German accent

Possessions: 2000 gp. Alexandrite (1300 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp). Deep green spinel (70 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). Canary diamond (7000 gp). Obsidian (10 gp). Aquamarine (1300 gp). Sardonyx (30 gp). Malachite (10 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is lean but muscular and wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with white colored cloaks and clothing. His red hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: He is enamored with his job. He loves it. He likes the challenge and he likes helping those less fortunate than him. A friendly and beautiful Half-Orc, he is rarely seen without a few beauties around his arms. Though a playboy in all rights, he is no lame duck.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. His mother was supposedly a charlatan fortune teller, but he insists his mother was legitimate. He ran away from his former home and has been making his living as a Painter for the past few years.

Motivation: Further expansion of business; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Attractive, Poor, Religious. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 1100 pp. Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Blue sapphire (500 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Brown-green garnet (50 gp).