Description: He does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when he can avoid it. He is physically well-built. He wears his hair in dreadlocks. His amber eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

Personality: He is very quiet and rarely speaks above a whisper. He is however greedy and will demand payment and proof of collateral's value and will produce a merchant's scale to make sure he is not cheated out of a speck.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious southern family, he was no stranger to responsibility. He was one of the best in his class, and was picked up by his current employer. He quickly showed his capability and was soon promoted to a head role. He struck the Crown-heir job and began his own company from there.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Religious, Job. Occupation: Crown-heir

Voice: Scandinavian accent

Possessions: 5000 gp. Sard (80 gp). Malachite (12 gp). Tourmaline (100 gp). Chrysoberyl (100 gp). Coral (100 gp). Obsidian (12 gp). Red garnet (100 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Star ruby (800 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Silver pearl (100 gp). Smoky quartz (80 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp). Chalcedony (80 gp). Aquamarine (1100 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1100 gp). Fire opal (800 gp). White opal (800 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (12 gp). Golden pearl (100 gp). Freshwater pearl (12 gp).

Description: An older woman who dresses in collared shirts and wears a proper scarf over her head, she is not a threatening figure. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She is baby faced.

Personality: She has a massive crush on the younger sibling of the Hunter who has hired her part-time. She is terrible with names forgetting people's names several times before they finally stick; this causes her no end of embarrassment.

History: She was born to a pair of big game hunters, but was frequently ill as a child. She worked as a nervous Hunter and found it very stressful. She has recently attracted an admirer that believes she's playing hard to get.

Motivation: To pay off her debts; and wants her loneliness to end

Flaws: Forgetful, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush, Job, Debt. Occupation: Hunter

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 700 pp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (50 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (500 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (300 gp). Old masterpiece painting (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (300 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). Solid gold idol (1000 gp). A delicate silver chain set with a tourmaline (50 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1200 gp). A pair of blacksmith’s puzzle; each has a pair of interlocked iron designs that users try to take apart and put back together (50 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). A pair of silk slippers encrusted with tiny pearls. (150 gp). Fire opal pendant on a fine gold chain (1200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A stocky darker skinned man, he is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright grey and white, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. He has no hair. His face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: He hates Humans with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He misses his home and complains about the freezing weather, even in summer.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Nicholas grew up listening to his mother's many stories. Nicholas abandoned his home at a very young age, living in the fields and plains. He survived everyday through hunting and stealing from passersby. He did whatever it took for him to survive. He is searching for what he claims is his rightful reward.

Motivation: A strong sense of loyalty to Half-Elven people; and he has money and likes to spend it

Flaws: Ugly, Racist. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant, Adventurer. Occupation: Animal Trainer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 6000 gp. Amethyst (140 gp). Rose (30 gp). Jet (140 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Deep blue spinel (200 gp). Alexandrite (200 gp). Rock crystal (30 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Black pearl (200 gp). Carnelian (30 gp). Amethyst (140 gp). Black opal (500 gp). Aquamarine (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He is a man of bearing and well nourished. He dresses like a well dressed Cook does. His long chestnut hair is drawn into a two foot long braid. His ears are large.

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 takes great pride in his work and is very well organized. His planner is full of calendar events.

History: Sold as a small child to a slaver, Dain was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. He eventually earned his freedom when his former master disappeared. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Cook work with an outfit from a few towns over. Cook work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 2 years.

Motivation: To be a Layabout again; and his relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, Family, Mentor, Adventurer. Occupation: Cook

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 600 pp. Jeweled electrum ring (2000 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). A necklace of small pink pearls (6000 gp). Carved bone or ivory statuette (80 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (2200 gp). 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item. 1 Medium magic item.

Description: A man with a warm, jovial air about him, he very much looks the part of a Actor. His brown hair is long and unkept. His eyes are brown and catlike.

Personality: He swings through moods quickly. One moment he is cool and collected, the next he is carried away by passions. He will often invite strangers home for dinner and talk their ears off. He cares deeply for his spouse and does his best to make sure his guests look presentable.

History: Seebo was raised in a hard working conservative environment. 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 Actor. He has set out to sabotage the competition.

Motivation: Further expansion of business.

Ideals: Passionate, Optimist. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Job, In love. Occupation: Actor

Voice: Stutters

Possessions: 4000 gp. Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (300 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). A small bag of saffron. (20 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Cloth of gold vestments (160 gp). Carved harp of exotic wood with ivory inlay and zircon gems (900 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (100 gp). Gold dragon comb with red garnet eye (300 gp). Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (700 gp). Silver-plated steel longsword with jet jewel in hilt (200 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: 3'3" and muscular, this northern woman does not wear sleeves and tends to eschew shirts when she can avoid it. Her hair is black, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are blue and she is always smoking a pipe.

Personality: Prone to second guessing herself, she comes off as nervous. She is lazy, self-centered, vain, and jealous.

History: Born the oldest of a large religious northern family, she was no stranger to responsibility. She was an athlete and attended two major summer competitions. She never won. When she grew older, she became a bit more civilized, usually hanging around bars and taverns. She began work as a mercenary for hire. She would embark on any mission as long as the price was right.

Motivation: She is compelled to act according to her religious beliefs; and she has a rivalry with the church that dominates her actions

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Shy, Selfish. Bonds: Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Carpenter

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 300 pp. Fire opal (400 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Brown-green garnet (40 gp). Rose (50 gp). Jacinth (5000 gp). Black pearl (1500 gp). Bloodstone (50 gp). Golden pearl (40 gp). Fiery yellow corundum (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Carnelian (50 gp). Golden yellow topaz (1500 gp). Pink pearl (40 gp). Chrysoprase (50 gp). Freshwater pearl (14 gp). Citrine (50 gp). Iolite (50 gp). Moss agate (14 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Amber (40 gp). Alexandrite (1500 gp). Blue star sapphire (400 gp). Azurite (14 gp). Blue quartz (14 gp). 1 Medium magic item.

Description: He wears a faded coat and loose pants complete with feathered hat. He has a slight overbite and is overall scrawny. His hair, while still mostly golden, has prominent grey streaks. He wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: The man has a huge range of feeling. He will range from being happy and joking with the occasional self put down to crying stating how he will be a better person from this day on. He has zero loyalty and will suck up to whomever is within range, in the hopes of being moved to a better position.

History: He was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. A freak accident while working with his Spy mother left him crippled. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: He has a crush on the local Spy; and he wants to get laid

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Emotional, Fearful, Disease. Bonds: Has a crush. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Australian accent

Possessions: 6000 gp. Emerald (900 gp). Lapis lazuli (14 gp). Moonstone (70 gp). Deep blue spinel (600 gp). Jade (120 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (14 gp). Peridot (70 gp). Star ruby (900 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Deep green spinel (120 gp). Violet garnet (600 gp). Black opal (900 gp).