Description: She is a pot bellied western woman with a big hulking figure and broad shoulders. She wears white robes with leather pauldrons. Though occasionally she wears more armor. She prefers to carry a kukri, but if one is not available she will default to her ceremonial dagger. Her hair is brown, silky, and of moderate length. Her violet eyes dart around the room hyper actively observing anyone and anything.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Shautha embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. She is accommodating to her spouse and as such limits her hospitality. She is brave and levelheaded in the face of danger and has proven herself a capable leader.

History: Shautha was born with her mother's beautiful face. Through the years after Shautha was born, her mother became increasingly distant from her family, instead choosing to pursue power in the west. Shautha's mother didn't care for her much, and the feeling was mutual. She has since married many spouses, only to have them die. She claims to not be responsible.

Motivation: Wishes to resurrect an old love; and she's repulsed by the pc

Ideals: Athletic. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, In love. Occupation: Painter

Voice: Slow speaker

Possessions: 300 gp. Rose (50 gp). Violet garnet (1300 gp). Emerald (500 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears a custom-built plate barding that's adorned with white lining and desert motifs. She carries with her a set of spears, each one with a aquamarine on the hilt. She only wears one on her belt and the other on her back. Her black hair, when down, is lengthy. She wears round tiny glasses practically rammed into her face.

Personality: She exudes charisma. She is a tour de force of persuasion. She would rather hide behind her crafts than deal with other people.

History: Born to a Doctor, her father struggled to pay the bills. Her spouse left her for another, whom she beat to an almost bloody pulp. She did not win them back, but she came to a realization. To get what you want from life, you must take it. She remains aloof and afraid to be herself due to all the ideals others have placed upon her.

Motivation: To fight the greatest warriors and to fight in the greatest battles ever; and her relatives are trying to arrange a marriage

Ideals: Fighting, Artistic. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Poor. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Speaks fast with a slight lisp

Possessions: 1000 gp. Carved bone or ivory statuette (100 gp). Golden circlet with four aquamarines (5000 gp). Silver comb with moonstones (200 gp). Embroidered silk and velvet mantle with numerous moonstones (1400 gp). Gold and topaz bottle stopper cork (1100 gp). Old masterpiece painting (700 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: With red face paint in a stripe pattern across her face, she tends to wear a black poncho over her likewise colored trousers and shirt. Her hair is greying and her face has many wrinkles. She wears large thick round spectacles.

Personality: She is a sleazy, sleazy gal. She has no qualms about using her powers of suggestion to get people to do what she wants. Ronobe enjoys physical pleasures, and is well known for her love of warm baths in the hot springs near the town.

History: She is the product a well kept family trust fund and as such has never really known need. She always admired psionic-users and wanted to develop the talent, but never had the affinity for it. She leaves a trail of broken hearts and full pockets wherever she goes.

Motivation: Nothing but the best is good enough for her; and she feels the way she acts is they only way to get by in the world

Ideals: Gifted, Impeccable. Flaws: Hedonist. Bonds: Attractive, Rich. Occupation: Sculptor

Voice: Raspy

Possessions: 500 gp. Onyx (80 gp). Hematite (11 gp). Hematite (11 gp).

Description: He wears a brown armored body suit, with a simple black line shooting up and back down. He carries a battered ceremonial dagger and tarnished hand crossbow as well. His hair is short and auburn. His gray eyes dart from person to person to random spaces in the air.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation he is generally quite perceptive. He notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. He is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Born to a pair of adventurers, Heward grew up listening to his father's many stories. Through the years after Heward was born, his father became increasingly distant from his family, instead choosing to pursue power in the north. Heward's father didn't care for him much, and the feeling was mutual. Recently a tribe of goblins attacked the village and all able bodies who could hold a blade were quickly armed and sent to the walls. Heward fought at the side of some of the regions greatest heroes but was never overshadowed.

Motivation: He desires power and/or immortality.

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Adventurer. Occupation: Tailor

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 1900 gp. Jade (120 gp). Deep blue spinel (1500 gp).

Description: His skin is bronze and flawless. He is wearing the road beaten gear of a warrior. He is an epitome of beauty. He has a silver handlebar mustache and slicked back silver hair. His eyes are brown.

Personality: He is calm most of the time but flees social interaction. He believes the world needs to unite to get rid of dire rats once and for all.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when dire rats swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. He struck it rich when he found rare goods in large quantities. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: Someone believes him a fraud; and revenge

Ideals: Fighting. Flaws: Shy. Bonds: Attractive, Enemies, Religious, Rich. Occupation: Detective

Voice: Rolls R's

Possessions: 80 pp. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: The light-skinned man stands 6'4" and wears a large hat to cast shadows over his face and wears ponchos to better hide his body. He has white hair. His eyes are a pleasant gray.

Personality: He has a good heart but also a terrible temper. He will forgive often but not before yelling and berating someone for whatever they have done wrong. He is submissive, is generally bored by everything, but will take part in whatever people ask of him. He is by nature obliging.

History: He was born at the edge of vast island. 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 Ploughman. He inherited the family business which he has now maintained for 11 years.

Motivation: He wants revenge against gnolls; and wants to open a new tavern

Flaws: Antagonistic, Shy. Bonds: Nature, Job, Enemies. Occupation: Ploughman

Voice: Relaxed voice

Possessions: Pink pearl (60 gp). Peridot (40 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: He is an exceptionally muscular looking southern young adult. He wears a shirt that is too small, which lets his gut show, with a ratty black coat over it. Beneath his clothing is a huge mess of scar tissue. He sports a flattop crest cut. His gold eyes are desperate and heavily dilated. He has the appearance of someone under the heavy influence of drugs.

Personality: He shows great sympathy to all travelers. He's the type to buy drinks and listen to their stories. He is a very good compulsive liar and kleptomaniac.

History: He was born a particularly ugly child, much to the horror of his parents. His family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. He saw this and took pride in his father's willingness to do anything to win. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He has comitted a past crime that haunts him to this day; and a rival would like him out of the picture

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Ugly, Addict. Bonds: Slave, Criminal record. Occupation: Stylist

Voice: Sighs a lot, exhausted

Possessions: 100 sp. White pearl (70 gp). 1 Banded mail.