Description: A well shaped woman just over fifty, she wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. She wears a broad hat to hide her balding. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are blue.

Personality: She is soft-spoken, optimistic and speaks nonstop, as she rather likes the sound of her voice. Her demeanor is somewhat feminine. On top of that she is swayed by a pretty face, and while loyalty to her employer will always come first she doesn't like to hit women.

History: Avice was born the youngest of three triplets. She found a children's book about a Half-Elf Druid who fought for good and justice and never realised it was just a child's story. She modeled her life after the story, seeing herself destined a hero. She has since lost track of the people in her past.

Motivation: She wants to meet her childhood hero.

Ideals: Fighting, Optimist. Bonds: Has a crush, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 2000 gp. Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (1200 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2100 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1800 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: She wears well tailored gowns and hats with beautiful decoration. She is almost always dressed for an outing in high society. She carries with her a set of bows on her belt, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. Sporting a golden mohawk this woman's hair draws a lot of attention. Her green eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She snorts whenever she laughs or is feeling confident. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

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. As a young adult she joined a group advocating for an improvement in Half-Elven conditions. 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: To share knowledge with the world; and money/treasure

Ideals: Fighting, Logical, Gifted. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Laborer

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. A roughly beaten golden orb (150 gp). Jeweled anklet (3000 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (150 gp). Gold music box (3000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (150 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (500 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (1000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (150 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (5000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1000 gp).

Description: Wearing a closed helm and plate, one would not know what she was had she not made sure her armor was more form fitting than normal. Outside of the suit she wears suspenders and brown workpants. Her shirt is pastel, and she wears a heavy brown leather apron most of the time. She has a long golden ponytail with little hanging trinkets. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the north. She constantly seizes attention wherever she goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. She likes to think of herself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: She grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. Brilliant and gifted she never wanted to apply herself. 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: She feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world.

Ideals: Pacifist, Impeccable, Gifted. Flaws: Mundane. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 800 pp. Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2000 gp). A delicate brass dragon egg (30 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (400 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1200 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (4000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (2000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (30 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 6'9" and muscular, this southern man wears many layers of old clothing at all times. He has no hair. His fierce green eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He barks his statements quickly and with little fuss. He prefers small words and is at his heart utilitarian. Dharg is a bit of a follower. Usually he is manipulated by his brothers into helping them out, but recently he has become more of a free agent.

History: Born in the south his family was never financially stable. From there he went from mercenary job to mercenary job. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Tiefling artifacts is his passion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Ugly, Terse. Bonds: Poor, Family, Adventurer. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 800 pp. Black pearl (1100 gp). Sard (30 gp). Obsidian (16 gp). Moonstone (30 gp). Eye agate (16 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Chrysoberyl (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Freshwater pearl (16 gp). Rich purple corundum (800 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (16 gp). Red garnet (50 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Amethyst (50 gp). Star rose quartz (30 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp). Smoky quartz (30 gp). Citrine (30 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Black pearl (1100 gp).

Description: A man with a friendly, welcoming air about him, he wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: He is not truly malevolent, but he is obsessed with dancing. He constantly tries to fill his life with dancing. More though he will beg to come along on any journeys. He will attempt to stowaway on any ship he can in the hopes that it will get him further away.

History: He was born at the edge of vast desert. When he was little, his rather wealthy family often ventured across the desert to a summer home near a large cave. He would wander through that large cave and adventure through it for days. One day while adventuring a terrible storm took place and he was stranded inside. His family spent the next few days looking for him, and could only assume he was dead when it came time to leave. The family never returned to the desert due to the painful memories there. Jabbie took refuge in the large cave and found the beat up warhammer and armor he uses now. He used his abilities to travel the world and help people.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Human artifacts is his passion; and he's looking for his big break

Ideals: Artistic, Philantrophist. Bonds: Slave, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 4000 gp. A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (60 gp). An abacus with copper, silver and gold markers (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (300 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (3000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (60 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (2400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a weathered and beat up set of banded mail beneath an oversized brown coat. He has styled his black hair well, parting it to the right. His eyes are green and he is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Eberk embodies much of what other species detest in the Dwarves. 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: Eberk lived on a farm with his father, near the main road leading to a nearby town. Through the years after Eberk was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the east. Eberk's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: His spouse's relatives view him with great suspicion; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Uses lots of figures of speech

Possessions: 400 pp.

Description: She wears professional attire. She is portly but not overly obese. Her chestnut hair is smooth and relatively long. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are violet.

Personality: She is filled with cunning. She likes to feign weakness letting people think she is weak. She is a thrill seeker, she laughs at people and throws down challenges. She is highly competitive and combative.

History: She was born in the north, but her parents moved at a very young age to the east. She was taken from her home at a very young age. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Elven artifacts is her passion; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Secretive. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Immigrant, Slave. Occupation: Architect

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 8000 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). An ornate, electrum-trimmed steel scabbard worked in swirl-patterns (180 gp). A roughly beaten golden orb (180 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (180 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (30 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). 1 Medium magic item.