Description: He wears a black vest and prefers green and black shirts. His boots appear to have been at one point steel toed but are quite worn down, and he perpetually has his monstrous two handed axe ready. His chestnut hair is slicked back into a classic pompadour. He is missing an eye and his face is severely sunburned. His one remaining eye shines white.

Personality: He believes mankind has become decadent and spoiled by the march of civilization and an end should come to life as we know it. He can't help but pocket interesting objects he comes across

History: Gifted from a young age, Mantus studied abroad. Ostracized due to the divine powers of his oldest sister, he and his siblings struck out on their own. In the process these unassuming Tieflings became a terror of the countryside. As of late he has set up a hidden staging nest where he ambushes people he hires for escort.

Motivation: He possesses a valuable artifact that the thieves guild wishes to steal.

Ideals: Fighting, Gifted. Flaws: Ugly. Bonds: Nature, Criminal record. Occupation: Knight

Voice: Sleepy voice

Possessions: 140 pp.

Description: A woman with a warm, jovial air about her, she wears suspenders and pastel workpants. Her shirt is brown, and she wears a heavy pastel leather apron most of the time. She has dyed her greying cinnamon fur a little too much giving a sharp cinnamon color. She has gleaming, smiling yellow eyes.

Personality: She is a woman who does what she needs to. She will acquiesce to black mail and extortion to avoid trouble. She is a logical person and will generally grow upset if things defy logic and science.

History: Her mother raised her in a mountain cabin. Her family was being driven out of business by several neighboring competitors. The father sought out extralegal help and others began closing their doors. She saw this and took pride in her father's willingness to do anything to win. She hasn't been sleeping well lately.

Motivation: A need for knowledge about a nearby landmark; and to reunite with her old friends

Ideals: Logical. Flaws: Insomniac. Bonds: Criminal record, Nature, Adventurer. Occupation: Fletcher

Voice: Nasally tone

Possessions: 400 pp. A roughly beaten golden orb (40 gp). Brass mug with jade inlays (400 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: Her left side is far more bruised and cut up than her other. She is constantly adorned with expensive silk clothing, often dyed in bright tan and black, and wears rings and necklaces with large, colorful gems. She wears her black hair up. She has a dull look in her blue eyes.

Personality: She is not truly malevolent, but she is obsessed with writing. She constantly tries to fill her life with writing. She is harsh and unforgiving.

History: Sold as a small child to a necromancer, Ilanis was an assistant, and all too frequently test subject. She eventually earned her freedom when her former master disappeared. In her 15th year, while out on a day-trip, she returned to find her hometown burning and destroyed. She found her father impaled in their home, and her mother beheaded. She saw the woman who walked out, and charged her in a blind rage. The woman easily evaded and defeated her, leaving her to live broken and terrified. 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: She feels threatened by others; and money/treasure

Ideals: Artistic. Flaws: Ugly, Antagonistic, Fearful. Bonds: Rich, Mentor. Occupation: Fortune-teller

Voice: Smoker's lung

Possessions: 1800 sp. 1 Half-Plate. 1 Chain shirt. 1 Masterwork Light steel shield.

Description: He likes to wear darkened spectacles and heavy clothing, no matter the weather. His attire stands in sharp contrast to his scythe, which is beautifully polished and possesses an ornate carving of a cross on it. His red hair is greying along the sides and has receded to reveal a widow's peak. His hazel eyes show the wear and tear of someone lonely with a great burden to carry.

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 has a taste for the finer things and spends a great deal of money on luxuries, some more exotic than others.

History: Gifted from a young age, Robert studied abroad. When the war came and ruined his parents he was left adrift. He was a hard man then and has only learned to fight more as time goes on. He has built up a small fortune and can afford his own way.

Motivation: To protect his home; and wants to raise his children well

Ideals: Gifted. Flaws: PTSD. Bonds: Family, Rich, Guardian. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Eastern European accent

Possessions: 400 gp. Peridot (50 gp). 1 Minor magic item. 1 Minor magic item.

Description: She wears bulky tan painted plate armor. She has a moderate pudge and is not very fit. She wears her hair in dreadlocks. She is very pretty but has cold, dead eyes.

Personality: She likes to brag about her accomplishments and constantly tries to beat others to the punch. She has the money to obtain near anything and knows that if you pay a woman enough she will sell her own mother. Money is her most trusted friend.

History: She served in the navy to pay for her family's outstanding loans. She dropped out of school before completing her studies. 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: She uses money and sex appeal to get what she needs; and she is greedy

Ideals: Passionate, Logical. Bonds: Attractive, Rich, Military. Occupation: Unemployed

Voice: Mousy voice

Possessions: 2700 sp. 1 Masterwork Uncommon Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon. 1 Masterwork Common Ranged Weapon.

Description: A well shaped man just over fifty, he wears white trousers with pastel and black striped suspenders. He wears various colorful collared shirts. His silver hair is drawn into a tight pony tail with a clover scrunchie. He has a dull look in his brown eyes.

Personality: He hates Half-Orcs with a passion. As such he is filled with self loathing. He is frequently practicing swordplay.

History: He was born the only child of a wealthy merchant. He sought a place where he would be rewarded solely on the merits of his skills. This search led him directly into Glassblower work with an outfit from a few towns over. Glassblower work suited him well, and with each successful project, he earned more gold and more respect from his peers. He now has a substantial network of resources ranging from contacts to ships to peers.

Motivation: His religion dominates his actions; and to be a scribe again

Ideals: Entrepeneur. Flaws: Racist. Bonds: Military, Job, Religious. Occupation: Glassblower

Voice: Mumbles to self between sentences

Possessions: 1800 gp. Tiger eye turquoise (4 gp). Bloodstone (30 gp). White pearl (80 gp). Moss agate (4 gp). Azurite (4 gp).

Description: This late middle aged man wears a fine chain shirt which he covers with brown colored cloaks and clothing and is in decent physical shape. He has dyed his greying black hair a little too much giving a sharp black color. He was beautiful and young once, which still shows through his age, but it is a faded beauty.

Personality: He is a Interpreter first and foremost. He believes firmly that knowledge should be universal. He is used to getting what he wants. In part because he is a meticulous planner.

History: Raised by wardens he was only a novice when orcs swooped upon their monastery and killed most of the order. From his teen years he was always beautiful and desirable, so people have always doted on him. He now owns his own business.

Motivation: Several ex partners dislike his way of doing things and want revenge; and many orcs want him driven away

Ideals: Professionalism. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Religious, Enemies. Occupation: Interpreter

Voice: Loud with bravado

Possessions: 700 gp. Solid gold idol (500 gp). Eyepatch with mock eye of sapphire and moonstone (1900 gp).

Description: A man of a pale complexion, he is wearing dark clothing and a heavy breastplate, keeping many of his physical features obscured. His hair is auburn and curly. His half smiles and brown eyes are beguiling and draw you in.

Personality: He likes to be helpful to his clients. He likes to prescribe proper advice to his clients. He is able to make almost anything out of random pieces of junk.

History: His martial talent manifested at a young age. Aiming to upstage a rival house, his parents had him trained. He was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. He was granted martial powers by his dying sister.

Motivation: Meet up once more with his childhood friend.

Ideals: Gifted. Bonds: Attractive, Job, Adventurer. Occupation: Mayor

Voice: Dutch accent

Possessions: 100 gp. Jet (120 gp). Chrysoberyl (120 gp).

Description: An imposing woman with a heavy stainless steel prosthetic left leg, she wears a black collared shirt and tan skirt. She accessorizes with a green scarf around the waist and a strap diagonally across her shirt. Her hair is white, silky, and of moderate length. Her eyes are green.

Personality: A grumpy gal she will invite people to lunch so she can critique them. Yet she still seems generally likeable, like a lovable grump. She passes on several rewards to people in need. She makes a point to leave places better than she found them.

History: Volen was born with her father's beautiful face. She was part of a huge silver rush, which was taken over by a mining company. The company confiscated a lot of silver, but the shipment was lost. Lacking all sense, she decided to go on an adventure. She picked a direction and started trekking.

Motivation: Obtaining odd cultural Dragonborn artifacts is her passion; and meet up once more with her childhood friend

Ideals: Philantrophist. Flaws: Antagonistic. Bonds: Attractive, Adventurer. Occupation: Performer

Voice: Soft and mumbly

Possessions: 500 gp. 1 Minor magic item.