Description: His right thumb is blackened and bruised, but otherwise he appears quite healthy. He wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. He has a long chestnut beard with little hanging trinkets. His half smiles and blue eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He is irritable and easily angered. He is a bit of a bully and is not afraid to use his stature and powers to intimidate and hurt. Flattery will make him almost putty in your hands.

History: He was a bastard born out of an affair, and his mother always resented and mistreated him for it out of spite. He went to a religious school and was inspired by the priests there in charitable deeds. He was betrayed by a partner and left for dead, teaching him a humbling lesson in trusting others.

Motivation: He has a rivalry with the Church that dominates his actions; and his religion dominates his actions

Flaws: Antagonistic, Selfish. Bonds: Poor, Attractive, Religious. Occupation: Baker

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 300 pp. Black opal (900 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She is a husky woman, who wears loose pants and a collared shirt complete with sweater beneath her coat. Her crest, while still mostly white, has prominent grey streaks. She is missing an eye and her face is severely sunburned. Her one remaining eye shines gold.

Personality: Aside from being a little slow due to sleep deprivation she is generally quite perceptive. She notices little details and can draw good conclusions from them. She has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. Her father had invested heavily in several trade routes and wanted her to inherit them. She knows her nephew is from a royal line that had remained secret for centuries, but promised not to tell anyone. So far, no-one knows but her.

Motivation: To get a good night's sleep; and she is greedy

Flaws: Ugly, Insomniac, Antagonistic. Bonds: Rich, Immigrant. Occupation: Masseuse

Voice: Old Prospector

Possessions: 2700 gp. Lapis lazuli (7 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Obsidian (7 gp). Jet (110 gp). Red garnet (110 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Alexandrite (1000 gp). Hematite (7 gp). Tiger eye turquoise (7 gp). Malachite (7 gp).

Description: She is armored in gleaming platemail with gilded edges. A flowing blue cape and mantle trimmed with soft white waves gently in the breeze. She is physically well-built. Her red hair is smooth and relatively long. Her skin is flawless and her brown eyes scan people very quickly.

Personality: She takes her job very seriously, in part because she fears she cannot get a new one. She never wears the same outfit twice, unless she absolutely has to.

History: She was born blind and as such lacked many opportunities for work. When she came of age, she joined a caravan that would eventually take her to the capital. She would practice along the way and, when she arrived, be apprenticed to a Slave Trader. She's also a talented Butcher, but doesn't like to broadcast it.

Motivation: She is unsatisfied with her job; and balancing her hectic life and new slave trader responsibilities is difficult

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Disease. Bonds: Rich, Attractive, Job. Occupation: Slave Trader

Voice: Squeaky

Possessions: 190 pp.

Description: She wears a black coat over a violet low-cut shirt, and a broad hat upon her head. Her skin is fair and her fingers are delicate and long. Her golden hair is cut short with large spiked bangs in the front. She wears a mask on her face.

Personality: Aggressive, abrasive, and angry, Grigi embodies much of what other species detest in the Half-Orcs. To her fellows she is seen as friendly and intelligent, but is angry and unforgiving to the so called fatcats and any who do and have associated with them.

History: She was a bastard born out of an affair, and her father always resented and mistreated her for it out of spite. As a young child she wandered into the woods despite her father's warnings against it. Afterwards she claimed she had encountered drow who tried to eat her hand. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Marry her brother to traveling adventurers; and she has passion for adventuring and risk

Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Enemies, Adventurer, Family. Occupation: Sage

Voice: Spits words with contempt

Possessions: 1000 gp. Deep blue spinel (500 gp). Deep green spinel (160 gp). Alexandrite (500 gp). Sardonyx (50 gp).

Description: She is a husky woman, who prefers to wear red clothing when she does not wear armor. Her hair is long and golden with streaks of blonde, and is pulled back with small red clips. Her face is covered beneath a completely black helmet.

Personality: She loves telling others what to do and how they should feel about things. She receives visions of the future at random moments

History: She was born into a rich family. From there she went from mercenary job to mercenary job. She spent several years traveling with her friend, before both settled down to enjoy the fruits of their adventures.

Motivation: Retire the richest woman in the west; and she desires power and/or immortality

Ideals: Opinionated, Gifted, Entrepeneur. Bonds: Rich, Adventurer. Occupation: Carter

Voice: Sensual and smooth

Possessions: 1000 sp. Sapphire pendant on gold chain (1200 gp). Ceremonial electrum dagger with a star ruby in the pommel (1300 gp). Jeweled gold crown (2000 gp). 1 Minor magic item.

Description: This eastern woman is abnormally tall. She dresses in grey turtlenecks beneath a tan coat with green slacks. Her whole body is exceptionally muscular. Her hair is silver and very short. Her green eyes are slightly larger than normal.

Personality: She loves justice and goodness and right action. Anyone who does not fulfill this criteria perfectly will no doubt get a lecture from her. She is the most sanctimonious self-righteous Human in existence. She dislikes loud distracting noises, but is overall hospitable. Her biggest love is that of knowledge and as such will purchase any books or pay to listen to tales that travelers might have.

History: Elizabeth was born to in a poor docking district. She spent her early days working in the same smith shop her father was employed at, doing general labor. She graduated from the Naval Academy and went to see the world at the rank of Ensign. She advanced relatively quickly due to her good work ethic, understanding of the chain of command, and natural leadership ability. She moves from town to town, unable to find a place to settle.

Motivation: She wants nothing more than to rejoin the army.

Ideals: Justice, Logical. Bonds: Immigrant, Poor, Military. Occupation: Farmer

Voice: Creaky witch voice

Possessions: 100 gp. Large well-done wool tapestry (100 gp).

Description: Her skin has the orange glow of too much sun. She wears clothing that is held on in multiple layers but all of it is in poor condition. Her silver hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. Her eyes are likewise green.

Personality: She does not care much for physical appearances, nor does she care much for other people. She does however care about what she wants and getting it. She is susceptible to being scared and is in actuality easily frightened. She likes to tell stories.

History: Nora was born in the south. At a young age she loved to build and create. Her childhood dream was to be a Tanner, but she was a colossal failure. She tends to her Navigator job now, and dutifully fulfills any obligations she has.

Motivation: Sabotage a competitor.

Ideals: Persistence. Flaws: Ugly, Fearful. Bonds: Poor, Job. Occupation: Navigator

Voice: Soothing and warm

Possessions: 600 sp.