Description: This man is moderately tanned and has just the faintest trace of an accent. He wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with brown lining and desert motifs. His hair is always cut to a buzz. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Halimath embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He took every job he could get his hands on, but the opportunities for Elves in the east were limited. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He's repulsed by the PC.

Ideals: Professionalism, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Immigrant, Attractive. Occupation: Spice Merchant

Voice: High pitched and raspy

Possessions: Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (500 gp). Finely wrought small gold bracelet (10 gp).

Description: This man stands a little under 4'0" and is a bit bulky. He is very muscular particularly in the legs. He wears very tight pants and wife beaters, though occasionally he sports a white coat. He has no hair. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are amber.

Personality: He is always cheerful, even with a hangover, and is always willing to go through all sorts of trouble to help his friends. He considers everything a fun event and doesn't hold grudges. He keeps company with all sorts of races to see how they think and challenge minds foreign to his own.

History: Sold as a small child to a wizard, Morkral was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. After coming to the age of reason, Morkral took it upon himself to study the arcane arts in their entirety; because of this, he was labeled a dark omen and banished from his homeland. He was recently attacked on the road and savagely beaten by bandits.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved; and retire the richest man in the east

Ideals: Optimist, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Mentor. Occupation: Sailor

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 2000 gp. Hematite (8 gp). Moss agate (8 gp). Amber (110 gp). Onyx (20 gp). Blue quartz (8 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With white face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over his head. He has a very tight haircut. His green eyes have a joyful gleam in them most of the time.

Personality: He thrives on attention. He does whatever is in his power to gain the attention of whomever he deems a fit date. He cannot deal with unfamiliar people for more than a few minutes at a time and if they persist he will grow angry at them.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He is not mentally stable, and does not behave rationally; and he has a rivalry with the church that dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Insane. Bonds: Attractive, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Weaver

Voice: Speaks with lips pursed

Possessions: 1000 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (100 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (800 gp). Gold cup set with emeralds (3000 gp). Embroidered and bejeweled glove (1000 gp).

Description: A thin man, he clearly needs to put on some weight, but he still has a lot of muscle. He wears suspenders and green workpants. His shirt is grey, and he wears a heavy green leather apron most of the time. His hair is long and silver with streaks of black, and is pulled back with small green clips. His beard is black, braided, and well cared for. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He hates giants. He views them as having robbed his home of its proper glory. Around other people he will do his best to conceal his emotions and appear jolly.

History: Born in the north to a Junk Dealer, Thorpe learned a great deal about his mother's area of expertise. His mother took him hunting and taught him how to get in the mind of other creatures. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: A deep hatred of giants; and wants to open a new tavern

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Enemies, Job, Nature. Occupation: Junk Dealer

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 200 gp.