Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he has the majority of his body covered in plate. His hair is always cut to a buzz. His ears are large.

Personality: He has always had a great fascination with Elven culture. His respect, as difficult as one would find it to earn, is unwavering; those who more than prove themselves to him, a bar set well above any reasonable standard, he tolerates in varying degrees. Though less modest and more hasty in his reactions to snap at those who irritate him, Skog is combative with any and all who dare try his patience in the slightest.

History: Skog was born in the south. At a young age he loved to build and create. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He has made many enemies by not giving into corruption and outing many instances of it.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Ideals: Justice, Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: Red spinel (80 gp). Blue quartz (12 gp). Golden pearl (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Chrysoprase (70 gp). Black star sapphire (800 gp). Jade (80 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Black opal (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1000 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Red-brown spinel (80 gp). Hematite (12 gp). Amber (80 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears yellow robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally he wears more armor. He prefers to carry a club, but if one is not available he will default to his shortspear. He carries with him a set of shortspears on his belt, each one with a jet on the hilt. He has a very tight haircut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are violet.

Personality: He considers himself the protector of his home. He feels this is his duty and calling. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. He eventually got the idea of being the protector of his homeland from reading books, and has made it his duty.

Motivation: To clean up the streets; and he is terrified, and will act out of fear

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Fearful. Bonds: Guardian, Mentor. Occupation: Miller

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 400 pp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1500 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (30 gp). A small bag of saffron. (10 gp). An elaborate, whalebone scrimshaw carving of intertwined orbs, each showing the legend of creation story (10 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). A silver and pearl hairclip (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (3000 gp). Solid gold idol (300 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (3000 gp). A large tome filled with over one hundred recipes written by a former royal chef. (30 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears long strands of emerald and short grey dresses (or suits) accompanied by the proper stockings and shoes, with gloves of varying lengths, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 4'1" when asserting herself. Her blonde hair is singed and shortened. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 18. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She is an amazing painter.

History: A studious child she never was much for a social life, not because she was unlikable, but because she did not seek it out. Over the years she perfected her riding and shooting skills. 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: She is greedy; and money/treasure

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich, Nature. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Pink pearl (70 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (10 gp). Peridot (30 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1600 gp). Red garnet (70 gp). Chrysoprase (30 gp). Aquamarine (600 gp). Black pearl (600 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp).

Description: His skin has the orange glow of too much sun. He wears tattered old clothes. His auburn hair is greasy and uncared for. He is baby faced.

Personality: He takes his job very seriously, in part because he fears he cannot get a new one. He is often prim and proper but will on occasion tell either really disgusting or offensive jokes, which seem out of character.

History: He was born with several neurological imbalances, which makes sleep difficult for him. It may also be what makes him so good at details. A gypsy cursed him at a young age, leading to his ugly appearance. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Joker. Flaws: Ugly, Disease, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 7000 gp. Malachite (5 gp). Amber (50 gp). Blue quartz (5 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Sardonyx (70 gp). Onyx (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Jasper (70 gp). Chalcedony (70 gp). Rhodochrosite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). Alexandrite (1300 gp).

Description: He wears a tight fitting green shirt and pants. He is physically well-built. He wears his bronze crest down. His red eyes peer out from beneath his deerstalker green hat.

Personality: He is a pretentious jerk insisting that modern society is full of problems and should revert to a simpler time. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his father. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. After a long history of fighting, Tarhun and his spouse have recently divorced.

Motivation: Wants his loneliness to end; and he's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Spy

Voice: Breathy voice

Possessions: 8000 gp. Hematite (7 gp). Pink diamond (4000 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Black star sapphire (1000 gp). Peridot (80 gp). Tourmaline (160 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Zircon (80 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jasper (80 gp). Malachite (7 gp). Aquamarine (700 gp).

Description: This northern man is abnormally tall. He wears tattered old clothes. His whole body is exceptionally muscular. He wears a deerstalker hat to cover his moderate length auburn hair. His thin eyebrows rest above his beady blue eyes.

Personality: He snorts whenever he laughs or is feeling confident. He moves from fascination to fascination almost instantaneously. If something can keep his interest for a month it is impressive.

History: A child with a great deal of painting talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Like his mother and his sister before him, after school he went straight into learning to become a Scribe. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Expand his business; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Immigrant, Job. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (150 gp). Rock crystal (20 gp). Malachite (5 gp). Lapis lazuli (5 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She dresses like a well dressed Healer does, but does not cut a very imposing figure. She walks with a slouch but will stand straight to her full 5'10" when asserting herself. She keeps her long lavender fur kept up in a rat tail. Her eyes are a pleasant copper.

Personality: She is fixated on the number 99. She counts her steps and bites of food to keep in track with it. She seems to be used to being ignored and not questioned about it. She enjoys reading and quiet.

History: She was born on a small isolated farm. Like her mother and her sister before her, after school she went straight into learning to become a Healer. She has gone from town to town working and never settling down anywhere, but has fallen for a local Guard. She hasn't told them the truth, but wants to settle down with them.

Motivation: To be a Guard again; and she would like to get married and retire

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insane. Bonds: Job, Nature, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 2000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (900 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (120 gp). Old masterpiece painting (900 gp). Silver ewer (70 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.