Description: Her right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise she appears quite healthy. She wears a red vest with golden trim over her white shirt. Her white leather gloves and pants are well-kept, and her red boots flare out at the collars. Her golden hair is cut short. Her face is full, her cheeks are rosy, and she always seems to sport a perfect smile and a twinkle in her amber eyes.

Personality: She is happy with her job as a Tanner. She turns her eye from what people do, preferring to live and let live. Vani enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She was born in the west. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to her current location. By chance she met her brother recently and the two have been together since.

Motivation: An old rival family wants her found; and to reunite with her absent father

Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Immigrant, Family. Occupation: Tanner

Voice: Italian accent

Possessions: 110 gp.

Description: An older man who wears a white shirt, with a black mid length shorts with black tights and flats, usually wearing a coat over them, he is not a threatening figure. His red hair is well kept and his bushy mustache is tapered upwards at the ends. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines amber.

Personality: He runs his personal life as if detached from it. He organizes appointments and outings based on perceived benefits he will get from it. A true patriot, Tarak would do anything for his country. He is fiercely protective of his fellow citizens and foreign allies.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when gnolls swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. He advanced relatively quickly due to his good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. Days after completing his studies, news broke out that his hometown was attacked by gnolls. Tarak was horrified and prayed that his father was alright. However, he heard that his father had died fighting off the gnolls.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and he is compelled to act according to his religious beliefs

Flaws: Ugly, Selfish. Bonds: Military, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Cartwright

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 50 gp. Onyx (20 gp).

Description: He stands about 3'3" and is dressed in an above average manner. His right hand appears badly burned and disfigured. He has done his best to style his brown hair to look like a famous performer. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is envious of other's things. He hoards treasure, art, food, wine, and anything that he so desires. He is however nostalgic and wants to reunite with his old comrades. He has some compunction and patriotism and will work for the government before all other clients.

History: He got into the Guard business at a young age. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Guard work with an outfit from a few towns over. Guard 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 8 years.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Half-Orc artifacts is his passion.

Flaws: Greedy. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer, Job. Occupation: Guard

Voice: Can't modulate volume

Possessions: 90 gp.

Description: What flesh remains visible is marred by burns. She is wearing a long, violet, dusty cloak. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her thin eyebrows rest above her beady blue eyes.

Personality: She can speak with the dead, and doesn't see much difference between the living and dead. She is used to getting what she wants. In part because she is a meticulous planner.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She inherited a moderately successful company from her mother. Under her leadership it has flourished, and using capital from her venture she effectively owns an entire region. She now mingles about in high society.

Motivation: She is greedy; and a need for knowledge about a nearby landmark

Ideals: Gifted, Professionalism. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Dilettante

Voice: Irish accent

Possessions: 18000 cp. 1 Darkwood Shield.

Description: With green face paint in a stripe pattern across his face, he wears dull red sweaters, loose blue pants, and alligator leather shoes. Beneath his sweater he keeps a concealed hand crossbow, just in case. His auburn hair is cut short. His eyes are violet.

Personality: He is erratic and paranoid. He believes goblins are coming to abduct people. He is cautious and jumpy. He reacts to every sound and lacks any concept of subtlety.

History: His parents moved while he was still in utero so he is the first generation to be born here. A few years later when the north was not economically sound they moved to his current location. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To end his boredom; and to find somewhere to settle down

Flaws: Fearful, Mundane. Bonds: Enemies, Immigrant, Rich. Occupation: Roofer

Voice: Laughs frequently while speaking

Possessions: 20 gp.