Description: A middle-aged man, he wears dull tan sweaters, loose brown pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed mace, just in case, and is pretty ugly. He has styled his golden hair well, parting it to the right. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He goes out his way to put a smile on everyone's face. There's no-one he won't accept into his heart. He loves his children and doesn't want them to worry about him. He loves to share his poetry with anyone who is interested.

History: Born to a poor family in the city he treasured whatever gifts he got. 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 north. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants to have a good time and be beloved.

Ideals: Optimist, Artistic. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Family, Poor. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Switch between two voices

Possessions: 6000 sp. Violet garnet (1000 gp). Bloodstone (20 gp). Zircon (20 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Standing 4'10", this man wears a robe, a symbol of the sun god around his neck, and a nunchaku on his belt. His moppish blonde hair is in a traditional bowl cut. His face possesses mild wrinkles. His smile is extraordinarily sincere though he does not smile often.

Personality: He has schizophrenia that causes him to hear things that aren't there and will sometimes respond to them. Azaki enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for his love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: He was born on a small isolated farm. His parents died when he was young, and he was unceremoniously dumped in the city orphanage. Azaki grew up in the orphanage, tormented by the older kids and famished from lack of food. To avoid death by starvation, most orphans take to a life of crime or prostitution (often both), and so did Azaki. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has decided he is irredeemable; and he has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Disease, Hedonist. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 600 gp. Star ruby (800 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Peridot (20 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (11 gp). Eye agate (11 gp). Moss agate (11 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: A hulking man with gigantic muscles, he prefers to wear violet pants and tee shirts. His black hair is knotted and matted. His violet unseeing eyes seem to look past you.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Laucian embodies much of what other species detest in the Elves. His temper goes off on the smallest of things. He tends to lash out at those around him.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Barrister work with an outfit from a few towns over. Barrister work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He has gone from town to town till he finds a spot where he can set up a sustainable business.

Motivation: He is unsatisfied with his job; and he would like to get married and retire

Flaws: Disease, Antagonistic. Bonds: Job, Has a crush. Occupation: Barrister

Voice: Pirate accent

Possessions: 290 pp. Bloodstone (20 gp). Azurite (6 gp). Smoky quartz (20 gp). Red garnet (60 gp). Golden yellow topaz (400 gp). Chalcedony (20 gp). Tourmaline (60 gp). Blue sapphire (1400 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a mite stocky and is wearing a long, green cloak. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Bookbinder who has hired him part-time. He can see the true alignment of people by looking at them, and uses this to pass judgement.

History: Theriatis was born with his father's beautiful face. His spouse left him for another, whom he beat to an almost bloody pulp. He did not win them back, but he came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. When he grew older, he became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. He began work as a mercenary for hire. He would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: Money/treasure; and he wants to meet his childhood hero

Ideals: Gifted, Fighting. Bonds: Attractive, Has a crush, Adventurer, Rich. Occupation: Bookbinder

Voice: Whispers

Possessions: 4000 gp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is a husky man, who wears baggy white pantaloons and a yellow scarf. He wears a wide-brimmed hat to hide his balding. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: Quiet and reserved he prefers to listen than to talk. He will nod occasionally and communicate nonverbally. His philosophy is that everyone needs a friend and as such shows hospitality towards all.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Gennal grew up listening to his mother's many stories. While studying, he fell in love. They married and had a son. Since then, he has sought to make the best of life.

Motivation: Wants a kiss; and to reunite with his old friends

Ideals: Optimist. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Adventurer, In love, Has a crush. Occupation: Healer

Voice: Tuts and clicks tongue

Possessions: 600 gp.