Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Half-Elf, and stands approximately 4'9". He prefers to wear the grand gowns of high society. He carries his fan with him everywhere and carries himself as the perfect gentleman, and his gloved hand is found clutching a rapier. His brown hair is lengthy and is close to two feet long. His eyes are a pleasant green.

Personality: He believes there is no problem he cannot solve with sufficient elbow grease and persistence, if it is the best or most economic solution matters not. He has a hair trigger and will fly into rage over the tiniest perceived slights.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: He feels that his past leaves him morally obligated to help; and seeks redemption

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Criminal record. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 600 sp.

Description: A plain young-adult man, he wears baggy red pantaloons and a violet scarf. He has shaved his head bald. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are green.

Personality: In the realm of puns, he cannot help himself. He feels obliged to make them. He will do just about anything if he becomes convinced it is for someone's true love, of this he is easily convinced.

History: Born in the west to a Bricklayer, Kelter learned a great deal about his father's area of expertise. His childhood dream was to be a Crown-heir, but he was a colossal failure. He's also a talented Crown-heir, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: He would like to get married and retire; and he has passion for adventuring and risk

Ideals: Joker. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Bricklayer

Voice: High pitched, excited

Possessions: 8000 cp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (300 gp).

Description: This late middle aged woman wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition and is in decent physical shape. Her hair is short and brown. Her eyes, though not visible through her cowl, are gold.

Personality: She shows great sympathy to all travelers. She's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. She is a ruthless business woman, a trait she acquired from her father.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father disappeared, and while she tried to raise money to find her father, she was betrayed dozens of times. By chance she met her sister recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and doesn't want to be a scribe and was forced into it by her family

Ideals: Philantrophist, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Poor, Family. Occupation: Scribe

Voice: Speaks like tongue is numb

Possessions: 3000 cp.

Description: He stands about 4'7" and prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. His left hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He keeps his white hair in a pixie cut. His eyes are a pleasant blue.

Personality: Carrie speaks confidently about a variety of topics with grace. He is clearly well-traveled and educated. He has a cruel streak; something he gained from his previous mentor. He harbors resentment against his former mentor.

History: Carrie was born the youngest of three triplets. His mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted him to inherit them. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: Regain custody of his son; and to reunite with his absent mother

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Mentor, Family. Occupation: Apothecary

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: Just what you see.

Description: She dresses well, wearing brown shirts, loose pants, and blazers most of the time. Her hair is silver and curly. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: She is envious of other's things. She hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that she so desires. Around other people she will do her best to conceal her emotions and appear jolly.

History: She got into the Herbalist business at a young age. She was a friend to animals and a trickster. In her defense of animals however she would do severe harm to people. She has achieved small success as a Herbalist.

Motivation: She wants random interesting trinkets and junk, hates to throw anything away.

Flaws: Greedy, Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Nature. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: 200 gp.

Description: She dresses in violet turtlenecks beneath a grey coat with green slacks, and she perpetually has her sai ready. Her silver hair is lengthy. Her gray eyes are passionate and lively.

Personality: Calm and collected, she is a well trained Tanner. Flattery will make her almost putty in your hands.

History: Her parents moved while she was still in utero so she is the first generation to be born here. A gifted student she started as a Body Guard, but she got bored and became a Tanner. She left for the east, certain she would find work there.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and sabotage a competitor

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Selfish. Bonds: Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Pronounces 'its' and 'is' like 'eats' and 'ease'

Possessions: 70 gp. Red-brown spinel (110 gp). 2 Thunderstones.

Description: A middle-aged woman, she tends to wear a large brown jacket, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. Her voice is smooth and creepy, always level, but somehow just slightly unnerving.

Personality: She is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. More though she will beg to come along on any journeys. She will attempt to stowaway on any ship she can in the hopes that it will get her further away.

History: She is a Doppelganger in disguise. Her family was turned out during the war. She and her family wandered east to less war torn lands. She is searching for what she claims is her rightful reward.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Elven artifacts is her passion; and she desires power and/or immortality

Flaws: Ugly, Insane, Shy, PTSD. Bonds: Slave, Adventurer. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 150 gp.

Description: She is a physically imposing dark-skinned woman. She wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her hair is chestnut and curly. She has a tattooed face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: The child of eastern immigrants she idolized her mother. She took every job she could get her hands on, but the opportunities for Half-Elves in the east were limited. She has drifted from career to career and currently works as a Merchant.

Motivation: She has a rivalry with the Church that dominates her actions; and she is greedy

Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Immigrant, Job, Religious. Occupation: Merchant

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 120 gp. Blue quartz (16 gp).

Description: A middle-aged woman, she is wearing a long, red, dusty cloak, and is pretty ugly. Her hair is blonde and very short. She wears crescent spectacles with a black brim.

Personality: She barks her statements quickly and with little fuss. She prefers small words and is at her heart utilitarian. She is afraid of women and trembles around them

History: She got into the Bather business at a young age. Her childhood dream was to be a Blacksmith, but she was a colossal failure. Recently the stress of being a Bather has made it difficult for her to sleep.

Motivation: To share knowledge with the world; and to get a good night's sleep

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Ugly, Terse, Shy, Insomniac. Bonds: Job. Occupation: Bather

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 80 gp.