Description: She is an average looking western female in her early mid-life. She wears a tan vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her pastel leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her tan boots flare out at the collars. She wears a feathered hat to cover her moderate length brown hair. Her brown eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: She is shy and timid. She has not had much interaction with people and is skittish around them. She spends most of her days drinking in the Inn, the rowdiest and most dangerous establishment in town. There she gambles, wrestles and listens to stories told by travelers.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Arara grew up listening to her mother's many stories. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Meet up once more with her childhood friend.

Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, Nature. Occupation: Map Maker

Voice: pre-pubescent

Possessions: 300 gp. 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: He likes to wear ponchos typically of a light black in addition to tight pants. He is physically well-built. He has styled his red hair well, parting it to the left. His eyes are red.

Personality: While he is on the job, he is grim and serious. He understands how dangerous the world is and the need to stay safe. He never wears the same outfit twice, unless he absolutely has to.

History: Paymon hails from a village terrorized by dire rats. Because his mother participated in the massacre of their homeland, dire rats burned their ranch to the ground and forced them out. He was preparing to flee to the east, but the outbreak of war prevented him and his father from journeying east to reunite his family. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: He is greedy; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Artistic. Bonds: Criminal record, Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Soapmaker

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 1800 sp.

Description: A 3'0" eastern woman, she is generally well dressed albeit a few years behind the times. Her auburn hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. Her amber eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. She has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Shoemaker. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Trained by her mother for as long as she can remember she had it drilled in her head that it was her duty to serve her country. Since her mother passed away years ago, her father had doted on her, and she came to think her herself as special and better than other people in town. A notion that was reinforced by her attractiveness, a trait in which she easily excels the other women of her town. She inherited the family business which she has now maintained for 3 years.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and she is wracked by social anxiety

Flaws: Addict, Fearful. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Military. Occupation: Shoemaker

Voice: Sounds elderly

Possessions: 200 sp. Azurite (15 gp). Blue quartz (15 gp). 1 Masterwork Common Melee.

Description: This woman is bedraggled and starved. She usually wears her grey robe and has her spear always slung over her shoulder. She has no hair. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She goes out her way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one she won't accept into her heart. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her mother.

History: Born to a poor family in the city she treasured whatever gifts she got. In her formative years she discovered how persuasive she was. She began using that to her advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. She now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and retire the richest woman in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Entrepeneur, Logical. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Poor. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 200 sp. Chrysoprase (80 gp). 1 Breastplate.

Description: His right side is far more bruised and cut up than his other. He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman. His hair is long and brown with streaks of chestnut, and is pulled back with small tan clips. His beard is chestnut, braided, and well cared for. His voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Gennal isn't afraid of most anything. He has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Elven unity. He is a ruthless business man, a trait he acquired from his father.

History: He was born into a rich family. In his formative years he discovered how persuasive he was. He began using that to his advantage selling useless wares at inflated prices. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he feels the way he acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly, Insane. Bonds: Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She is in excellent shape and wears a brown cloak and cross-gartered white stockings. She has a long silver ponytail with little hanging trinkets. Her gray eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: She is quite gentle and does not know the full extent of her strength. She works very hard to maintain that gentleness. 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: Born the oldest of a large religious western family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was married off to the eldest child of a minor noble. Her spouse died of illness and she inherited everything. She has built up a small fortune and can afford her own way.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs

Ideals: Athletic, Disciplined, Impeccable. Bonds: Religious, Rich. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Speaks with lower jaw sticking out

Possessions: 500 sp. Jade (150 gp).

Description: She usually wears her brown robe and has her kukri always slung over her shoulder. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is heavily combed to the right. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Agnes embodies much of what other species detest in the Humans. She has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: From birth she was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. Agnes abandoned her home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. She survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. She did whatever it took for her to survive. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and she doesn't get along with people that don't share her tastes

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Stableman

Voice: Slurs words

Possessions: 230 gp. 1 Half-Plate.

Description: This man is tall and muscular. He is well dressed, but even with his fine clothing he looks run-down. His dark red hair is heavily combed to the left. He has a dull look in his white eyes.

Personality: He is extraordinarily passive and rarely speaks, let alone speaks his mind. He is always in debt, since he spends his money on lavish parties and gifts for friends

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. Being born in the east, he completed his medical training abroad so as to avoid the war. He returned after the war having achieved medical proficiency. He was a general practitioner in the east for years, until he, through no fault of his own, lost a patient who had a very powerful family. Rather than risk reprisal he made his way west. When his spouse passed he lost his only source of income but claims to his daughters to still be retired.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and to unite with his sister

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Impulsive, Ugly. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Hissing voice

Possessions: 300 gp. Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp).

Description: This woman sports violet clothing, slightly heavier than average wear. She has a penchant for wearing a ring with an oversized emerald on her right hand. Her moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. Her fair skin shows little sign of her aristocratic breeding.

Personality: Overbrimming with self-confidence, Quillathe isn't afraid of most anything. She has a strong dislike to people who do not believe in Half-Elven unity. She is skeptical of what others tell her and is slow to trust.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the south was not economically sound they moved to her current location. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Immigrant. Occupation: Mason

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 2000 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon.