Description: He prefers to wear fine silks, though has several suits of combat armor for his hunting needs. He has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. His small hat is riddled with cuts and holes. His eyes, though not visible through his cowl, are hazel.

Personality: He will use flattery and sarcasm to attack and weaken his opponents. Despite his formidable combat skills he remains a coward. Himo enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: When he was but 6 years old his parents immigrated from the south. At a young age he wooed the heart of his future spouse and the two had a long relationship before they wed. He moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Ugly, Hedonist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, In love. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 500 gp. A miniature golden chest with tiny emeralds lining the top (40 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (90 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (200 gp).

Description: A man with a calm yet intense air about him, he wears baggy brown pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He has shaved his head bald. His fierce hazel eyes like to dwell on things.

Personality: He likes to fabricate stories about his past exploits and how crazy he is, but in actuality he is rather bland. He is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes him no end of embarrassment.

History: He was raised in a white middle class family as the only child. Before the accident, he was one of the most outspoken anti-Elven activists. He was mortally wounded, saved by a kind and fast-acting Elven doctor. 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: Regain custody of his daughter; and a strong sense of loyalty to elven people

Flaws: Mundane, Forgetful, Racist. Bonds: Family. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Speaks with back of mouth

Possessions: 700 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (20 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (600 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He appears as an extremely gaunt Elf, and stands approximately 5'4". He dresses like a well dressed Performer does, and his gloved hand is found clutching a flail. He has a long blonde beard with little hanging trinkets. He wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into his face.

Personality: He seems absolutely devoid of it. He stares off into space and will respond with overly literal and minimalist answers to questions. He is a bit of a xeno-phobe, disliking non-Elves.

History: He was raised by priests from a young age. When he came of age, he joined a caravan that would eventually take him to the capital. He would practice along the way and, when he arrived, be apprenticed to a Performer. He then took over the family business and is one of the better Performer for hire.

Motivation: Elven compassion; and he is content

Flaws: Mundane, Racist. Bonds: Job, Religious, Mentor. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Speaks through clenched teeth

Possessions: 3200 gp. Coral (160 gp). Alexandrite (1100 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (8 gp). Eye agate (8 gp). Brown-green garnet (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Golden pearl (160 gp). Deep blue spinel (1100 gp). Red spinel (160 gp). Violet garnet (1100 gp).

Description: This man is very fat, and wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty violet coat over it. His black hair is unkempt and raggedy. He has a very pronounced jaw and large eyebrows. He wears rectangular glasses with silver brims.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He has a habit of throwing himself into exceedingly dangerous situations.

History: From birth he was tutored by a cruel and relentless mentor. He couldn't stand his childhood mentor and eventually formed a pact with his mentor's previously failed apprentice to rebel. When their plan failed the mentor lashed out against both of them and fled. He now spends his time doing works of charity.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Impulsive. Bonds: Poor, Mentor. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Pronounces difficult words wrong

Possessions: 600 gp. Moss agate (13 gp). Aquamarine (300 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Deep green spinel (150 gp).

Description: He stands about 4'8" and wears a tight fitting pastel shirt and pants. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. His red hair is lengthy. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Abrasive and pushy, he has a hard time making friends. He constantly seizes attention wherever he goes and has come to expect this respect from everyone. He likes to think of himself as merciful, but nonetheless is very strict.

History: Hadarai was born with his father's beautiful face. As a young child he wandered into the woods despite his father's warnings against it. Afterwards he claimed he had encountered dire rats who tried to eat his hand. He has taken up leadership of the village's small militia in response to dire rats demanding more tribute than usual.

Motivation: Revenge; and someone believes him a fraud

Ideals: Impeccable. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies. Occupation: Armorer

Voice: Deep voice with rolling R's

Possessions: 2400 gp. Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (800 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (400 gp).