Description: She is dressed in an above average manner. She is physically well-built. Her chestnut hair is styled in orderly dreadlocks. She has gleaming, smiling amber eyes.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Born in the east to a Herbalist, Elysande learned a great deal about her mother's area of expertise. Her childhood dream was to be a Mortician, but she was a colossal failure. She was granted psionic powers by her dying brother.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and expand her business

Ideals: Philantrophist, Gifted. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Job. Occupation: Herbalist

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 700 gp. Old masterpiece painting (800 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This petite short man is perpetually holding a beer of some kind. He is well dressed, constantly wearing a grey suit, white shirt, and green tie, marred by beers. His chestnut hair is lengthy. His gray eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He fancies himself a trickster and likes to rely on his wits to carry the day. He cares for his older siblings and likes to be recognized by them. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: He grew up in a lower middle class home, but living comfortably wasn't enough. He has had some formal music training, and achieved minor success. He has never given up on his music dream.

Motivation: His relatives are trying to arrange a marriage; and regain custody of his daughter

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive, Mundane. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Priest

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 800 gp. Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). Solid gold idol (400 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp).

Description: Dark and lean, she is a relatively plain woman. She wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple blue line shooting up and back down. Her moppish black hair is in a traditional bowl cut. She has several tiny amethyst earrings on each ear.

Personality: She is highly sensitive about her name. She loathes it, but will not take any guff about it from anyone. 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: She was born in the south, but her parents moved at a very young age to the north. Her mother had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: She's looking for her big break.

Flaws: Sensitive. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer, Immigrant. Occupation: Shepherd

Voice: Forgets to breathe while speaking

Possessions: 400 gp. Black opal (1400 gp). Jet (160 gp).

Description: This eastern man's face is deformed and paralyzed on one side. As such, he slurs his words together. He wears a yellow costume with the symbols of luck on his torso. He sports a long golden beard, and similarly colored long hair. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He is vehemently anti-magic. All of it is evil and corrupting in his opinion.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. He always admired martial-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: He'd like to take his coworkers down a peg; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Job. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Jittery and nervous

Possessions: 500 gp. Citrine (70 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Sard (70 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.