Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She wears tight fighting clothing, which leaves very little to the imagination. Her hair is silver and curly. She has several tiny amber earrings on each ear.

Personality: Her tongue was cut out and she uses sign language. A fanatic, her devotion to her small selection of gods is unquestionable. She claims to be doing their will and will base all her actions on whether or not they would be pleasing to the gods.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. 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 fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her religion dominates her actions

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Disease. Bonds: Rich, Religious. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Speaks in third person

Possessions: Smoky quartz (20 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (1000 gp). Jet (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Pink pearl (80 gp). Black pearl (300 gp). Deep green spinel (80 gp). Blue star sapphire (1000 gp). Jasper (20 gp). Moss agate (7 gp). Freshwater pearl (7 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Blue quartz (7 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Star ruby (1000 gp). Fire opal (1000 gp). Zircon (20 gp). Citrine (20 gp). Blue sapphire (1000 gp). Iolite (20 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs, but does not cut a very imposing figure. He walks with a slouch but will stand straight to his full 4'10" when asserting himself. His head has been shaved. He has several tiny jet earrings on each ear.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He loves teas. He is very sensitive about his face. To blow off anger he lifts weights and to control his otherwise explosive temper he works out a lot.

History: A child with a great deal of poetry talent his parents made sure he got the chance to thrive. Aside from being a slave or a gladiator, there isn't much legitimate work for Half-Elves in Riardon's homeland. Riardon decided to take the middle way and become a bodyguard. 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: He seems to be bored by most things; and he is greedy

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Mundane. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 6000 gp. Onyx (50 gp). Silver pearl (90 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Banded agate (15 gp). Deep blue spinel (1200 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Star rose quartz (50 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Tourmaline (90 gp). Lapis lazuli (15 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: This woman wears a shirt that is too small, which lets her gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized opal on her left hand. Her brown hair is matted, messy, and big. Her gray eyes dart from person to person.

Personality: She is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help her friends. She considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. She is obsessed with finding treasure.

History: When she was but 4 years old her parents immigrated from the west. She was an adventurer many years ago and she formed a blood bond with her Half-Elven companion (her 'brother'). Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Middle-eastern accent

Possessions: 3000 gp. Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (1300 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (8000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (2000 gp). Jeweled anklet (2000 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (500 gp). Jeweled gold crown (8000 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (4000 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp).

Description: This southern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a brown vest and prefers green and violet shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down. His fur, while still mostly orange, has prominent grey streaks. His copper eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He is filled with cunning. He likes to feign weakness letting people think he is weak. He is lazy and tries to find solutions quickly.

History: He got into the Shoemaker business at a young age. He was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. His spouse died of illness and he inherited everything. He became a Shoemaker soon after.

Motivation: He has money and likes to spend it; and he is unsatisfied with his job

Flaws: Ugly, Secretive, Lazy. Bonds: Job, Rich. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 6000 gp.

Description: He has a missing right leg. He wears a blue collared shirt and grey pants. He accessorizes with a tan scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across his shirt. His brown hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. He tend to wears goggles to shield his eyes.

Personality: He's a bit of a prankster. He knows he is clumsy and seen as such and will often feign amnesia after injury. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: The child of eastern immigrants he idolized his mother. There was a wharf not far from home where he often wandered off to fish. He was granted divine powers by his dying brother.

Motivation: Wants to open a new tavern; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Joker, Gifted. Bonds: Immigrant, Nature. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Low range voice

Possessions: 5000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (400 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A life-sized copper and silver statuette of a cockatrice. (90 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (600 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (90 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (700 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: His left thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He is typically in his Actor uniform. His silver hair is unkempt and raggedy. His eyes are violet and catlike.

Personality: He is mildly Half-Elf supremacist, though he does not identify as such. Despite his manner, he is extremely passionate and proud of his job, and he prides himself in being thorough and never missing a detail.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Actor work with an outfit from a few towns over. Actor work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Actor.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he'd like to take his coworkers down a peg

Flaws: Ugly, Racist, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Poor. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Ums and uhs a lot

Possessions: 14000 gp. Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (4000 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Silver chalice with lapis lazuli gems (60 gp). Black velvet mask with numerous citrines (60 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (60 gp). A detailed rose, with petals and thorns, constructed of silver and electrum (10 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (600 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (10 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (600 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Jeweled electrum ring (4000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Sapphire pendant on gold chain (600 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Solid gold idol (900 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (60 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (600 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (600 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (6000 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (600 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (600 gp). A finely crafted rug of intricate, geometric designs worked with silver threading (10 gp). A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (60 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He has a missing left leg. He wears a shirt and pants that are bristling with pockets overflowing with maps, compasses, and other navigational equipment. His tied-back hair is brown. His eyes are amber and catlike.

Personality: He dislikes all the random violence that takes place in the east. As long as the job gets done he does not care how it got done.

History: Born in a small village he learned the ways of the warrior from his father. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He has been a successful dealer in antiques buying low and selling high.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Entrepeneur, Pacifist, Professionalism, Fighting. Occupation: Engraver

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 400 pp. White opal (1500 gp). Bloodstone (60 gp). Azurite (16 gp). Iolite (60 gp). Alexandrite (800 gp). Star rose quartz (60 gp). Black opal (1500 gp). Black star sapphire (1500 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Pink pearl (160 gp). Aquamarine (800 gp). Golden yellow topaz (800 gp). Blue quartz (16 gp). Jade (160 gp). Smoky quartz (60 gp). Amber (160 gp). Hematite (16 gp). Moss agate (16 gp). Violet garnet (800 gp).